Lyddie
By Katherine Paterson
Ch. 1
quiz
Ch. 2
1. Why is Lyddie forced to sell the calf? To whom does she
sell it to? (2pts.)
2. Describe Lyddie's Papa as to the type of man he was.
(1pt.)
3. Which of "Quaker" Steven's children seems to enjoy
Lyddie's company? (1pt.)
Ch. 3 and 4 "Cutler's Tavern and " Frog in the Butter Churn"
1. Where is Lyddie's first place of employment right after
she leaves the farm? Why is she working there?
2. What kind of Tavern owner do you think Mistress Cutter
is?
3. What is Lyddie's first contact with the Lowell Mills?
What is her reaction when she hears the wages one
could earn there?
4. When Charlie visits Lyddie at the tavern what is her
opinion of his physical appearance?
5. Do you agree with the following statement? Defend
your position. " Willie is a hard worker here at the tavern-
and I think he's kinda cute!"
- Lyddie Worthen
Ch. 5 "Going Home
1. Why is Triphena the cook put in charge of Cutler's
Tavern?
2. What does Triphena tell Lyddie to go and do for a couple of days?
3. Why does Lyddie stop by the mill on her journey?
4. Why does Lyddie have to climb through her own window?
5. What surprise awaits Lyddie when she arrives at her destination?
Ch. 6 "Ezekial"
1. a) Who is the person hiding in Lyddie's cabin? b) Why is this person hiding?
2. a) What is Lyddie's hopes for this person? b) What does Lyddie do to help
this person obtain their hopes?
3.a) Why does Lyddie lose her job at Cutler's Tavern? b) However, Lyddie is not all
that upset over her firing. Why not?
total: 6 pts.
Also : Workbook p. 189 / ch. 12 sec. 2 "The Fight Against Slavery"
Ch. 7 "South to Freedom"
1. What predicament does Lyddie's coach get into on the ride to
Lowell?
2. Who comes up with the solution to get them out of the predicament?
3. Who is impressed with Lydee over this situation and why is he/she
impressed.
4. What does this person do for Lyddie in appreciation for her
resourcefulness.
Ch. 8 "Number Five, Concord Corporation"
Due Thursday, Oct. 8th
1. In order to be considered for a job at the mill, what does Lyddie need
to do according to Mrs. Bedlow?
2. What is the power source for the mills?
3. Who are Lyddie's roommates? ( 3 of them)
4. Mrs. Bedlow takes Lyddie to the mill complex for possible
employment there. Upon arriving Lyddie is overwhelmed by what?
5. a) what does The Concord Corporation mills make?
b) What is to be Lyddie's job at the mill?
Ch. 9 "The Weaving Room" and Ch. 10 "Oliver"
1. What is Lyddie's first impression of the weaving room?
2. Who befriends Lyddie and helps her to learn the weaving loom?
3. What impt. lifeskill does this person (ans. to #2) teach Lyddie?
4. How does this person (#2) help Lyddie keep in touch w/ her
family? (give 2 ways)
5. Give a detailed description of Lyddie's work environment in the
weaving room.
6. Which of Lyddie's 3 roommates could be referred to as "the reader"?
Lyddie ch. 11 'An Admirable Choice" due Fri. Oct.16th
1. What is Lyddie's form of escapism after a long day of working in the mill?
2. a)Why does Lyddie stay on at Lowell after her three roommates go home in July.?
b) Not only does stay at Lowell but she increases her workload. Explain.
3. What does Lyddie buy with the extra money she has earned? How much
does it cost?
4. Who does Lyddie thinks she sees on the street yet is completely ignored by
her? If it was her, why would she ignore Lydee, her co-worker in the weaving
room?
Lyddie ch. 12 " I will Not be a Slave" and Ch. 13 "Speed Up"
1. Lyddie gets a letter from her mother. How is the rest of the family doing?
Explain your answer (1pt.)
2. What complaint(s) does Betsy make about the working at the mill? (1pt.)
3. Which one of the girls quits the mill? Why does she quit? (2pts.)
4. Lyddie is working harder and faster than ever! How many machines is she
up to? Who is very pleased with this development? (2pts.)
5. Lyddie is saving her money and living frugally . What is she saving her money
for? (1pt.)
6. Lyddie gets injured on the job. What happened? Who helps her ? How does
this person help her? (3 pts.) total pts. 10pts.
Ch.14 "Ill and Petitions" due Monday, Oct. 26th, 2015
1. Who goes home in ch. 14? What are her plans for the future? (2pts.)
2. What is happening with Betsy's health? What do you think she's got? (2pts.)
3. Who is Brigid? Why does Lyddie find her so annoying? (2pts.)
4. Lyddie gets a letter from whom, telling her what? Also, what is the nice
gift inside for her? (3 pts.)
5. Lyddie notices a change in herself upon receiving this letter. What is the change?
What is your opinion concerning this change in Lyddie? (2 pts.) total: 11pts.
Ch. 15 "Rachel" due Thurs., Nov. 5th
1. Who is the unexpected guest that shows up at Lyddie's boarding house?
2. What has become of Lyddie's mom?
3. What "surprise" does this visitor bring for Lyddie ?
4. a) What does this visitor plan on doing with Lyddie's farm?
b) Why does this person want to do this?
5. What does Lyddie convince Mrs. Bedlow to do? Why was this
a difficult thing for Lyddie to achieve?
Ch. 16 "Fever"
1. What does Lyddie do for Brigid that makes her forever grateful to Lyddie? (1pt.)
2. Rachel has "issues". What is wrong with her? What does Lyddie do that
finally gets Rachel to smile? (2pts.)
3. a) What is an overseer? b) Why is Mr. Marsden a no good rat! c) How
does Lyddie respond to his indiscretions? (3pts.)
4. a) What keeps Lyddie out of work for a long time? b) Which two people look
aftere Lyddie during this time? (2pts.)
Total: 8 pts.
Ch. 17 "Doffer"
1. Rachel finally emerges from her shell. What does she want to
do now that she seems to be a normal child? (1pt.)
2. Is Rachel successful in her aspirations for employment? (1pt.)
3. Why is Lyddie concerned over Rachel's health? (1pt.)
4. How old do you think Rachel is? Why would an employer be
interested in hiring someone as young as Rachel?
(2pts.)
Total Assign.: 5pts
Ch. 18 "Charles at Last" due Friday, Nov. 20th, 2015
1. Who shows up in the parlor at Lyddie's boarding house with
earth-shaking news for Lyddie? (1pt.)
2. a) Who are the Phinney's? b) What have they done for
Charles? c) What do they want to do for Rachel?
d) How does Lyddie feel about all this? (4pts.)
3. This person (#1) has a letter for Lyddie. a) Who is it from?
b) What earth-shaking news (for a second time) does Lyddie
read about! c) Is Lyddie happy about this letter or angry?
d. Explain why she feels this way. (4pts.)
4. If you were Lyddie what would you do after receiving this
letter? What decisions would you make? (1pt.)
(total assign.: 10pts.)
Ch. 19 "Diana" due Monday, Nov. 23rd, 2015
1. What does Lyddie decide to do for her friend Diana since
she feels she has nothing left and her heart is heavy ? (1pt.)
2. What is the petition about? What does it ask for? (1pt.)
3. What news does Lyddie receive about the petition? (1pt.)
4. Why must Diana leave the mills and go to Boston? (1pt.)
Ch. 20 "Brigid" due Monday, Nov. 30th
1. When it came to training new girls on the looms, what
was the difference between Lyddie and Brigid? (1pt.)
2. What skill did Lyddie learn from Betsy and Diana that she
passes on to Brigid? (1pt.)
3. Lyddie receives a letter with bad news. What does the
letter say? (1pt.)
4. What type of power source/energy was used for lighting
in the Lowell Mills? What was a constant threat from this
power source? (2 pts.)
5. Marsden (the rat) is at it again! To whom does he try to
have his way with this time? What was the result of this new
indiscretion? (2pts.) Total assign. 7pts.
Ch. 21 "Turpitude" due Mon. Nov. 30th
1. Where is Lyddie summoned to, knowing that it probably
will not turn out well? Who is she shocked to see there?
(2pt.s)
2. What is Lyddie accused of by this man? Does Lyddie know
the meaning of this word? Using a dictionary, define this
word. (3pts.) DO NOT SAY "I COULD NOT FIND A
DICTIONARY AND COULD NOT ANSWER"!
3. Why doesn't Lyddie stick up for herself? She walks out of the
office without a fight. In your opinion why does she do this?
(1pt.) Total pts.: 6
Ch. 22 "Farewell"
1. a) Lyddie stops by a bookstore. What does she purchase?
b) What is Lyddie's reason for making this purchase?
2. Define the word Lyddie was so curious about.
3. Lyddie takes a stage to Boston. a) What is her old friend
Diana up to? b) Why is Lyddie melancholy (look this word up
if you do not know it) after their meeting?
4. Do you think Lyddie will marry Luke Stevens just to avoid
a live of loneliness and poverty? Or will Lyddie choose
another path? IF you read ahead :(
Total pts.: 6
Ch. 23 "Vermont - November 1846" due Monday, Dec. 21
1. a) Where does Lyddie go after stopping by Cutler's Tavern?
b) Whom does she see there?
2. What plans does Lyddie make for herself as she is walking?
State BOTH her plans for her immediate future and long
range plans.
3. Why does Lyddie choose to do this? Why not take a sure
thing W/ Luke. He certainly seems to love her.
4. Does Lyddie tell Luke of her plans? 6 pts.