11 What is significant about Martha’s approach to talking with Betsy?
D It causes Betsy to feel comfortable sharing her reason for being near the camp.
12 In line 6, the playwright uses the comparison “it’s as plain as a dish of beans” most likely to emphasize that —
H Betsy is obviously doing something suspicious
13 How does the historical time period affect the plot?
D By causing Betsy to have to travel in order to communicate with Sam
14 What is a central message in this play?
H Understanding a situation may take time and patience.
15 How does the playwright develop George Washington’s character through the dialogue in lines 37 through 42?
B By demonstrating that Washington considers the opinion of his wife
