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A. Listen and answer the following questions. Note taking

1. What is the main idea of the passage? Topic :

George Washington

Phoebe Fraunce
Thomas Hickey Main idea :

Elizabeth Fraunce

2. How old was Elizabeth when Hickey was executed? 1 Major point :
st
9 years old
10 years old

11 years old
Details :
12 years old

3. Which one of the following is not right about the
poisoned pea plot?

In some versions, several chickens could have died.

nd
It was a plan to assassinate the General. 2 Major point :
Thomas Hickey was supposed to fall in love with the owner.

It is most likely just a legend to justify the American
Revolution. Details :

4. How was Hickey executed?

firing squad

lethal injection
electrocution
3 Major point :
rd
hanging

B. Check True or False.
Details :
1. George Washington was assassinated.

2. Thomas Hickey was arrested for using

counterfeit money.
3. Hickey was arrested for poisoning peas.

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