Question

What action did Mrs. Lapham and Dorcas take after Johnny Tremain burned his hand in Chapter 3 of "Johnny Tremain"?

A.) They applied a special ointment to his hand.
B.) They immediately took him to the hospital.
C.) They immersed his hand in cold water to ease the pain.
D.) The specific action is not mentioned in the text.

Answer 1

In Chapter 3 of "Johnny Tremain", Mrs. Lapham and Dorcas immersed Johnny's hand in cold water to ease the pain.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Chapter 3 of "Johnny Tremain", after Johnny burned his hand, Mrs. Lapham and Dorcas **immersed his hand in cold water to ease the pain**. This action is mentioned in the text when Johnny describes the burning sensation in his hand and how he tried to hold the matches away from his body to escape the fumes. Mrs. Lapham and Dorcas reacted by immediately attending to Johnny's burned hand, showing their concern and care for his well-being.