What war did the grandpa serve in?
old French War
What piece of furniture is important?
chair
Who was he going to tell about the chair?
children
What year did the story take place in?
1757
Who was requested to England?
Shirley
Who was then governor of Mass.?
Thomas Pownall
Where had Thomas been for most of his existence?
London
Did he know America well?
Yes
Did the grandfather think the governor should talk about the war?
No
What should he be doing instead?
reading the newspapers
What else?
official documents
Did the public like him?
Yes
Who were they defending the country against?
French
Did he stay in Massachusetts for a long time?
No
Where did he go next?
South Carolina
What was his title?
governor
Did he take the chair with him?
No
What child is asking a question about Pownall?
Charley
Who made an observation?
Clara
What is the grandfather's name?
Laurence