Mrs. Aguado April Morning by Howard Fast US History Honors 1 Why does Moses Cooper get angry with Adam? Moses Cooper gets angry with his son, Adam, because Adam was reluctant to begin the unnamed task, yet was quick to finish it. This means the task was most likely rushed and not completely accomplished. What is Cousin Simmons’ occupation? Cousin Simmons’ was a blacksmith. What is the minimum age for being a Committeeman? Why do you think this is significant? The minimum age for being a Committeeman is sixteen years of age. This is be significant because the Committee may want to ensure that their members are all adults and able to make good judgements. What is the significance of the maize vs. flour division? The maize …show more content…
The pro-Samuel Adams radicals stand for the people who believe that a newspaper is the connecting link between the Committee and the people. What do the anti-Samuel Adams egalitarians stand for? The anti-Samuel Adams egalitarians stood for the people who did not agree with the fact that the connecting link between the Committee and the people is the newspaper. How does Moses Cooper feel about slavers? Moses Cooper views slavers as “the lowest form of life existent on earth, the devil in flesh, the Haman of our time.” What is Levi’s dream? Levi’s dream is to kill one of the redcoat soldiers. What does the rider tell the townspeople? The rider tells the townspeople that an army of the British were marching towards them from Charlestown. How does the town muster the militia? The town rang a bell and had those who wished to join the militia sign a muster book. What kind of gun does Adam carry? A shotgun, or a rowling piece. What is the significance of Moses drilling Adam about his gun? Moses drilling Adam about the gun shows that he sees Adam as a grown man now. What does Adam take with him? Bread, a bottle of water, a shot pouch, and a powder bottle. What is the Reverend’s position regarding the incoming