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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Tim see approach the Meeker tavern?
(a) Sam
(b) Tom Warrups
(c) 20 Tories
(d) 20 rebel soldiers

2. What happens to anyone caught stealing cattle?
(a) He must pay a dividend to the owner
(b) He will be hanged
(c) He must return them
(d) He must pay full price for them

3. Of what did Mr. Meeker die?
(a) Gun shot
(b) Diptheria
(c) Malaria
(d) Cholera

4. Why do the soldiers not believe that Sam took the family gun to join the Rebels?
(a) Because Redding is filled with Tories
(b) Because Sam is too young to fight
(c) Because Mr. Meeker has a reputation for lying
(d) Because they do not have him in their registry

5. What advice does Sam give Mrs. Meeker and Tim?
(a) Slaughter the cattle and hide the meat
(b) Move to a state further west
(c) Sell the tavern
(d) Send Tim to Yale

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had Mr. Meeker been sent after his capture?

2. Why does Mr. Meeker want to avoid this town?

3. What have the locals formed to keep things under control?

4. What are some of the men doing to Mrs. Meeker?

5. What does Tim do after taking the gun from Sam?

(see the answer key)

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