Mercy Otis Warren: The Pen That Rallied a Revolution

1. What time of night was Mercy writing when the story begins?

2. What subject did Mercy's brother James teach her to love and respect?

3. How did Mercy respond when her brother James was beaten by loyalist customs officers in 1769?

4. What was the name of the royal governor that Mercy portrayed as a villain called Rapatio in her first play?

5. Why did Mercy believe it was important to tell the story of the war while it was still happening?