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Boot Camp
#1
I see you have decided
to take this perilous journey. My, my but you are brave
indeed! I am sure that General Washington would love to
have you in his Fife and Drum Corp. Yet, in order to have
such a noble, honorable, and trustworthy position, you need to
prove that you have perseverance.
The first task on your journey
will be to tell me the Presidential Oath of Office. Be
quick about it now and no dilly dallying. If you see my
twins, Penelope and Thaddeus Browne, let them know they must
come home to do their chores. I cannot have them about
the streets of Philadelphia all day watching the redcoats parade!
Clue #1
Stop trying to dig out that cobblestone in the street with the
toe of your shoe! It is not pleasant to walk down the street
only to sink in a big hole where a cobblestone should be! Now
if you will leave the cobblestone be, I'll give you a clue.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter: S
Boot Camp #2
My mother would say, "Well
done!" My name is Penelope Browne. My mother
needed to help my father nurse several wounded soldiers. She
asked me to stop by and tell you the next boot camp task.
What was General Washington's
pet name for Martha Washington?
I know, I know, it is so
hard to think that a tall, statuesque, formal man like George
Washington would have a pet name for anybody! Then, again,
adults can be hard to figure out sometimes!
Clue #2
I have to polish all the everyday pewter and silver before my
mother arrives home. If you see my twin brother, Thaddeus, tell
him that he better return home FAST to chop wood. Oh, before
I forget, take this note
my mother jotted down for you to help you on your journey.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter: S
Boot
Camp #3
Well met! I see that
my daughter was able to help you! That is good news indeed.
Sometimes as a doctor's wife, I help my husband in his
seemingly never ending chores.
My daughter Penelope did
an excellent job in polishing, don't you agree? I see she
forgot to dust in her desire to meet the family friend, the Grackle.
I can truly understand that — we all dearly love the
Grackle.
Oh dear oh dear, we cannot
stand here all day talking! You have a journey you must
complete! Alliteration is so much fun! Your task is to
give me an example of a Presidents' Day alliteration.
Clue #3
Don't look so worried!
I have come to enjoy your company. Here give this
note
to our pastor at church. He has a large library and is
always willing to help young ones learn more. Even though
this is a Christian duty, it is also our pastor's enjoyment.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter: S
Boot
Camp #4
Alliteration is so much
fun! Our family enjoys participating in it. My son,
Cameron, is especially addicted to playing alliteration games.
Tell me if you can what
the good Reverend James Caldwell told his men when their wadding
gave out in Springfield, Massachusetts. Wadding is the
paper soldiers put their musket balls and gun powder in before
it is rammed down. Why would this be considered funny?
Clue #4
I am sure that if you go
to the church where Reverend James Caldwell ran into in Springfield
and speak to the choirmaster you will be able to complete your
Boot Camp task. What you are uncertain of the directions?
That would make this journey much more difficult. Here
take this map
to guide you.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter: B
Boot
Camp #5
Phew! Chopping wood
for the fireplaces in our home is a lot of work! I am glad
you stopped by so I may rest awhile! I understand you met
my twin sister, Penelope. My name is Thaddeus. Mother
told me to tell you that your next Boot Camp task on your journey
is to provide the lyrics to the song Hail to the Chief.
This is the song that is
played for the president of the United States. Most people
do not know that the tune Hail to the Chief even has lyrics!
I had best get back to work
and get this wood chopped before my parents return.
Clue #5
My goodness! You
sure do make a racket! What is all this fuss about anyway? All
right, here take this clue
to help you with your journey, but please stop that screeching!
Jumble Puzzle
Letter: E
Boot
Camp #6
Good evening to you. My
name is Major Oliver Crippen. The colonial British government
has quartered me in the Browne household. The Browne's
are quite hospitable and courteous to me, but I know they resent
the British government forcing a soldier to live in their home.
It is quite understandable. Oh well, let us carry
on with your Boot Camp training.
The rain is certainly coming
down hard. Splat! Splat! Splat! Drip!
Drip! Drip! Kaboom! Kersplat! Splish!
Splash! Tell me, if you can, what literary special effect
has words that imitate sounds or sounds that are linked with
objects? In short, this may be considered literary
sound effects!
Clue #6
Don't start acting all
uppity toward me simply because I am what YOU call a Lobster
Back! To show you loyal citizens of King George III and
mother England may be generous, go here for aid in your task.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter: R
Boot Camp #7
I see you have met our
forced house guest, Major Oliver Crippen. He is All right
in his own way, but I prefer to pick my own house guests and
not have them selected for me thank you very much. Oh excuse
me, let me introduce myself. I am Dr. Archibald Browne.
I am not sure where my wife is right now ... odd that ...
Let me see you are in Boot
Camp if I am not mistaken trying to get into the coveted Fife
& Drum Corp. Am I correct?
Ah, excellent. Your
next duty to perform in Boot Camp is to tell me the author and
publisher's name of the book The List.
Clue #7
I have heard how cooperative
you have been with my wife and family and because I highly favor
The List and think it a tremendous book, I will give you
this clue to complete your task.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter: O
Boot
Camp #8
It is almost time for us
to say farewell. You have become so dear to me ... almost like
you were one of my own children! Your parents must be so proud
of you! Let us not dwell on that right now or I shall cry! Let
us be about your task for Boot Camp.
To whom does George Washington
address his farewell address on 17 September 1796?
Clue #8
What a dear Patriot you
are! Your behavior has been most impressive! I have
not had to admonish you about being prideful or stuck up after
you have successfully completed a task. You have been gracious
and kind to my family. What a delight and blessing you must be
to your family! Here, take this clue. I am sure it will help!
Jumble Puzzle
Letter: Y
Boot Camp #9
Here is your last Boot
Camp task. What a delight it has been to know you. My entire
family has truly enjoyed your presence and know that you will
make it into the Fife and Drum Corp. I will rest more securely
at night knowing that my dear son Cameron will be served by tremendous
young Patriots like yourself! It is truly a relief and comfort
to me!
Now for your last Boot Camp
task. Tell me what is the author of the nursery rhyme of
this period going to get at Lady Washington's house?
Clue #9
Nursery rhymes are so much
fun! Don't you agree? They truly help to remember
history from long past in a fun way. If you will take this
clue, I am SURE you
will find the answer to this Boot Camp task most quickly!
Jumble Puzzle
Letter: T
Well done my young Patriot.
Here is your last duty. If you pass, you will be
welcomed with open arms in the Drum and Fife Corp!
George Washington and his
associates came to visit me in my home in Philadelphia to sew
a symbol for our country that I am sure you are familiar with.
I am very grateful for their desire to give business to
a widow saying that my work with a needle and thread was well
known. Do you know who I am?
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Hint:
two (2) words
May our Lord bless you on
your last task,
Katherine Browne
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Campaign
#1
Phew! Even though
my kitchen is in what you would call the basement to keep us
cool, it can still get mighty hot! Let me sit down for
a minute. I know I should not be tired and I slept in until
5 am and it is not quite time for our midday meal! My thoughts
keep returning to my eldest son, Cameron, who serves in the Army.
I had best get my mind back on my work; otherwise, I'll
be mooning about the place all day long!
Oh, yes, I almost forgot.
George Washington needs you to secure for him what the
Presidential Oath of office is and what Scripture will he place
his hand on in Holy Writ while taking the oath?
Be quick about it now. By
the way, if you should see my husband, Dr. Archibald Browne,
while you are out and about, let him know that we are having
his favorite meal for midday.
Clue #1
What ? are you still here? Do not become anxious or nervous!
That is no way for a brave Patriot to behave! This
map to the library should
help you complete this journey.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter:
N
Campaign
#2
My father has given me
some copywork to accomplish before he and mother return from
tending wounded soldiers. It is from George Washington's
Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation.
It is said to have been originally penned and used by the
Huguenots in France while teaching their children, but no one
is sure.
Anyway, in my copy of Washington's
Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation,
I spilt something on it and I can no longer read 28th, 29th and
the 41st rules. I would truly appreciate it if you could
help me out!
Clue #2
Oh ... who am I? I am most sorry, I did not mean to be
rude. I am Thaddeus Browne. My mother asked me to
give you this
pamphlet from Dr. Benamin Franklin 's personal library.
I think it will help you on your campaign.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter:
0
Campaign #3
You are doing remarkably
well on this rigourous expedition! Thaddeus is most grateful
that you were able to help him on his copywork assignment that
his father had given him. I must say that it was mighty
kind of you!
Do you have sufficient rest
before continuing on your campaign? Good! This campaign
will be quite strenuous! It is most important that you
are well rested before you begin.
Are you familiar with the
greatly esteemed good Doctor Warren? He was a courageous
man. Your expedition, should you decide to continue, is
to tell me Warren's Address.
Clue #3
Warren's Address is considered quite
inspiring. What? You have never heard of it! Oh my!
Do not fear. Take this note to my husband, Dr. Archibald Browne.
I am sure he must have a copy of it somewhere on his person.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter:
G
Campaign
#4
Good day to you! My
name is Penelope Browne. I hear you have already met my
twin brother, Thaddeus. I understand that you have been
faithful and trustworthy on the previous tasks of this campaign.
May I trust you now?
All right then. Do
not let me down. More importantly, do not let General Washington
down! Tell me if you can what is General Washington's pet
name for his wife, Martha, and on Whom does he confidently rely?
Clue #4
Be careful of the Redcoats
— they are everywhere! We have several special couriers
that run between the lines all the time. If you will but
journey to Paul Revere's home, I am sure he may connect you with
the correct courier
so that you may accomplish your expedition!
Jumble Puzzle
Letter:
E
Campaign #5
I understand you met my
daughter, Penelope. She can be quite a handful sometimes. My
husband, Dr. Archibald Browne, says that is because Penelope
is too much like her parents!
How is your singing voice
this fine afternoon? The choirmaster at church is in a tizzy.
Many are just recovering from a terrible, mysterious illness
and have quite forgotten the lyrics to some of the songs the
choir will be singing on Sunday.
Your task is to provide
the lyrics for the first and second verse of Jesus Shall Reign
and The Law Commands and Makes Us Know.
Clue #5
Psssssssssssstt ... my
name is the Grackle. I am a close family friend of Brownes.
In fact, I am honored that they consider me to be an important
part of their family. You must be quiet ... Tories and
Redcoats are all over! If you give this note to the good Isaac Watts, I am sure he
will help you on your campaign.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter:
A
Campaign
#6
La La La La La La La !!!
Uh ... hum ... let me try that scale again. Oh, excuse
me! I did not see you there. My name is Dr. Archibald
Browne, I am Katherine's husband. My wife seems to
have disappeared somewhere ... that is quite odd ... this normally
does not happen ... I wonder ...
Several men will be getting
together to sing this evening and I am warming my voice up to
sing a well-belovéd Christian song entitled Our God,
Our Help In Ages Past. I do not know why I am bothering,
though, for I cannot seem to recall the first three verses. Could
you help me with them?
Clue #6
My wife has great confidence
in your ability. She left this note on the mantlepiece and I
see it is addressed to you. See, it says To the Brave
Young Patriot to Help on the Campaign. I am sure this is
meant for you to help
you with your task.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter:
S
Campaign
#7
My you are prompt in completing
your tasks! Let me just place my cloak on the wall peg. I had
to ... step out for a moment ...
I see by my husband's note
that you met him while I was away and that you have quite impressed
him with your demeanor, good manners and deportment.
Let me tell you young Patriot that is not an easy task to accomplish
with my husband.
Tell me if you can, young
Patriot, to whom is George Washington's Farewell address given
to and when was it given? Moreover, tell me why is George
Washington making this speech? What is about to happen?
Clue #7
Let's be about our business.
Oh dear neither Penelope nor Thaddeus are here. Since
I was away longer than I expected, I will need your assistance
with the evening meal. Place these spices in the kettle
over yonder hanging over the fireplace. While you wait
for it to broil you may want to take this note to help you with your task.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter:
O
Campaign
#8
Good day to you !!! It
is me, Penelope Browne! Oh I am so glad you remember me!
I was not able to get home in time from my outing with the Grackle
to help mother prepare the meal. Thank you ever so much
for standing in for me! That was very kind of you!
One of my favorite books
in the whole wide world is The List. There is plenty
of excitement, adventure, famous folk and even a mystery is involved!
Your task for this Campaign is to tell me the author and
publisher's name of the book, The List.
Clue #8
Pssssssssssttttttttt ...
I'm the Grackle, the Browne's family friend. Here, take
this note to help you solve this task. Do
not forget to avoid the Red Coats!
Jumble Puzzle
Letter:
R
Campaign #9
Thaddeus !!! Oh Thaddeus
!!! Where are you? I need you to take this broth to the
minister's wife who has been ailing lately. Have you seen
my Thaddeus? Oh dear, he has gone with my husband to help
tend to the sick and wounded?
Whatever shall I do, I must
complete so many tasks that must be done before sundown! Will
you will take this broth? What Christian charity you display!
While you are on your way to the parsonage, quote to me
in full Article Two, Section I, from the Constitution.
Clue #9
What bravery and courage
you demonstrate. Why you did not even quake in your boots when
hearing the task for Campaign #9. Since you have demonstrated
such faithfulness, take this pass
through the Patriot lines to solve your puzzle.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter:
M
Campaign
#10
Ma ! Oh Ma! I'm
home! Ma where are you? Hmmmmm ... that's funny ... I wonder
where my mother could be?
My mother sent me on many
errands. I heard she sent you with a pass through the Patriot's
lines on your last Campaign task! How awesome! I
wish I could have gone with you! I love adventure ... that's
me Adventurous Penelope!
I wish I could go with you
on your next Campaign, but I see by this list my mother has left
for me to accomplish that I will be much too busy to go with
you.
Your task is to repeat in
full the last paragraph in George Washington's Farewell to
the Army.
Clue #10
Do not worry. Let
me introduce you to Paul Revere and he will let you ride behind
him on his way to a Sons of Liberty meeting. If you ask
him politely, I am sure Mr. Revere will introduce you to someone
who was there and heard what Washington said.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter: G
Campaign
#11
I am so sorry I was unable
to be here to give you your last clue, but I was called away
unexpectedly.
Our family absolutely loves
tongue twisters. Don't you? Your last Campaign task is
to give an example of a Presidents' Day alliteration.
Clue #11
I have really come to admire your perseverance while you were
working to solve you Campaign tasks. Well done! Your
parents must be oh so proud of you! Let me tell you I shall
rest assured more safely at night knowing that all my children
are safe with the likes of you, young Patriot, ready to pick
up and defend the torch of liberty! Take
this
to help you find the answer to your task.
Jumble Puzzle
Letter: E
So here we are at long last.
This is your final task. Solve the Jumble Puzzle.
I was a neighbor and good
friend of George Washington. Thomas Jefferson used several phrases
and the ideas of my Fairfax Resolves that I wrote for
Virginia to compose the Declaration of Independence. My
good friend, Patrick Henry, and I were very concerned about the
Constitution. Indeed, it would never have been ratified
if we kept speaking out against it. Finally, those wanting to
hurry up and pass the Constitution agreed to having a Bill of
Rights to quiet Patrick Henry and myself down. Do you know
who I am?
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Hint:
two (2) words
May our Lord bless you on
your last task,
Katherine Browne
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