Q: CHAPTER VIII.

AN INTERRUPTION.

Nathan, who had looked upon the men under Colonel Allen much as he had Corporal 'Lige, was literally amazed by this ready submission of the king's troops, standing silent and motionless by the side of Isaac as the garrison was paraded without arms, and the surrender made in due form.

Some days afterward Isaac learned that the spoils of war at this place were one hundred and twenty iron cannon, fifty swivels, two ten-inch mortars, one howitzer, one cohorn, ten tons musket-balls, three cartloads flints, thirty gun-carriages, a quantity of shells, a large amount of material for boat building, one hundred stand of small arms, ten casks of powder, two brass cannon, thirty barrels of flour and eighteen barrels of pork.

Forty-eight soldiers were surrendered and preparations were at once begun to send these, together with the women and children, to Hartford.

Hardly was the surrender made complete when such of the troops as had been left on the opposite shore under Seth Warner, arrived in a schooner, much to the surprise of all, until it was learned that Captain Herrick, who had been sent to Skenesborough to seize the son of the governor, had succeeded in his mission without bloodshed.

He took not only the young major, but twelve negroes and attendants, seized the schooner owned by the elder Skene, and had come down the lake in the early morning with the hope of aiding in the capture of Ticonderoga.

Isaac had supposed this victory would end the adventure, and was saying to himself that his experience had been rather pleasing than otherwise, so much so in fact that he almost regretted the time was near at hand for him to return home, when he saw, much to his surprise, a portion of the troops being formed in line as if to leave Ticonderoga.

Answer the following questions:
1. What was Nathan amazed about?
2. Did they win that battle?
3. How many ended up giving up?
4. Where were they headed?
5. Where were the king's troops standing?
6. Were there soldiers left elsewhere?
7. Where?
8. Who was in charge of them?
9. How did they show up?
10. Who was sent to Skeneborough?
11. Why?
12. And did he?
13. Were there any casualties?
14. What rank was the son?
15. Did he capture anyone else?
16. Who?
17. Who owned the boat they were in?
18. What time of day was it?
19. Why had they arrived?
20. Was Isaac excited to get home?
A: 1. the ready submission of the king's troops
2. yes
3. Forty-eight
4. to Hartford
5. by the side of Isaac
6. yes
7. on the opposite shore
8. Seth Warner
9. in a schooner
10. Captain Herrick
11. to seize the son of the governor
12. yes
13. no
14. major
15. yes
16. twelve negroes and attendants
17. Skene
18. morning
19. to aid in the capture of Ticonderoga.
20. no
Q: CHAPTER VI.

The Bridge over the Rhine.

"George," said Kate, speaking before she quite got up to them, "will you tell me whether you have been preparing all your things for an open sale by auction?" Then she stole a look at Alice, and having learned from that glance that something had occurred which prevented Alice from joining her in her raillery, she went on with it herself rapidly, as though to cover Alice's confusion, and give her time to rally before they should all move. "Would you believe it? he had three razors laid out on his table--"

"A man must shave,--even at Basle."

"But not with three razors at once; and three hair-brushes, and half a dozen toothbrushes, and a small collection of combs, and four or five little glass bottles, looking as though they contained poison,--all with silver tops. I can only suppose you desired to startle the weak mind of the chambermaid. I have put them all up; but remember this, if they are taken out again you are responsible. And I will not put up your boots, George. What can you have wanted with three pairs of boots at Basle?"

"When you have completed the list of my wardrobe we'll go out upon the bridge. That is, if Alice likes it."

"Oh, yes; I shall like it."

"Come along then," said Kate. And so they moved away. When they got upon the bridge Alice and Kate were together, while George strolled behind them, close to them, but not taking any part in their conversation,--as though he had merely gone with them as an escort. Kate seemed to be perfectly content with this arrangement, chattering to Alice, so that she might show that there was nothing serious on the minds of any of them. It need hardly be said that Alice at this time made no appeal to George to join them. He followed them at their heels, with his hands behind his back, looking down upon the pavement and simply waiting upon their pleasure.

Answer the following questions:
1. Who was Kate speaking to?
2. What did she want to know?
3. Did she allow him to answer?
4. Was she shocked that he had something?
5. What was it?
6. What was his excuse for having them?
7. Where were they?
8. Who was on the bridge?
9. Was George talking to them?
10. Did this upset Kate?
11. What other belongings did George have?
12. Anything else?
13. HOw many pairs of boots did he own?
A: 1. George
2. whether he had been preparing all his things for an open sale by auction
3. no
4. yes
5. three razors laid out on his table
6. A man must shave
7. Basle
8. Alice and Kate
9. no
10. no
11. three hair-brushes, and half a dozen toothbrushes, and a small collection of combs
12. four or five little glass bottles
13. three
Q: The Serbs are a South Slavic ethnic group that formed in the Balkans. The majority of Serbs inhabit the nation state of Serbia (with a minority in disputed Kosovo), as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Croatia. They form significant minorities in Macedonia and Slovenia. There is a large Serb diaspora in Western Europe, and outside Europe there are significant communities in North America and Australia.

The Serbs share many cultural traits with the rest of the peoples of Southeast Europe. They are predominantly Eastern Orthodox Christians by religion. The Serbian language is official in Serbia, co-official in Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is spoken by the plurality in Montenegro.

The modern identity of Serbs is rooted in Eastern Orthodoxy and traditions. In the 19th century, the Serbian national identity was manifested, with awareness of history and tradition, medieval heritage, cultural unity, despite living under different empires. Three elements, together with the legacy of the Nemanjic dynasty, were crucial in forging identity and preservation during foreign domination: the Serbian Orthodox Church, the Serbian language, and Kosovo Myth. When the Principality of Serbia gained independence from the Ottoman Empire, Orthodoxy became crucial in defining the national identity, instead of language which was shared by other South Slavs (Croats and Bosniaks). The tradition of "slava", the family saint feast day, is an important ethnic marker of Serb identity, and is usually regarded their most significant and most solemn feast day.

Answer the following questions:
1. Who inhabit Serbia?
2. What are they called?
3. Where did they form?
4. Where else do they live
5. Where are they minorities?
6. Are there other places they live?
7. Who do they share cultural traits with
8. What is their religion
9. Do they have a language?
10. What is it
11. is it official in Serbia
A:
1. South Slavic ethinic group
2. Serbs
3. Balkans
4. Bosnia
5. Macedonia and Slovenia
6. Western Europe, North America and Austrailia
7. Southeast Europe
8. Eastern Orthodox Chrstians
9. Yes
10. Serbian language
11. Yes