2. The Meeker family learns that General Putnam ______________________.
(a) Has refused clemency
(b) Has been killed
(c) Has left the encampment
(d) Has granted clemency

3. What do Mrs. Meeker and Tim do after all the people have left the tavern?
(a) Pray
(b) Bolt the door
(c) Pack their clothes
(d) Hide

4. What does Tim call out when he sees the cow-boys?
(a) "I've got a gun and I'm not afraid to use it."
(b) "Are you the escort? Am I ever glad to see you."
(c) "I'm a Rebel too--don't shoot!"
(d) "I'm a Tory too--don't shoot!"

5. Who does Tim find in the church where many of the soldiers are staying?
(a) Mr. Meeker
(b) Sam
(c) Becky
(d) Mr. Beach

6. The setting, _____________, and events in this story are true.
(a) Two of the characters
(b) None of the characters
(c) All of the characters
(d) Many of the characters

7. Which of the following things has not worn down Mrs. Meeker's spirit?
(a) Hunger
(b) Mr. Meeker's death
(c) Taking in sewing
(d) Sam's arrest

8. What does Tim think has happened to his father?
(a) He has taken a shortcut
(b) The cow-boys have ambushed him
(c) He has been disoriented in the snow
(d) He has fallen off his horse and is lost

9. What does Tim think about Sam's being taken away as a cattle thief?
(a) It is a misunderstanding and easy to straighten out
(b) Sam will need a good lawyer
(c) It is a death sentence for Sam
(d) Sam is guilty of the crime

10. Which of the following does not portray war in this book?
(a) Struggle
(b) Sacrifices
(c) Suffering
(d) Glory

11. What does Captain Betts order Tim to do?
(a) Water the horses
(b) Boil some water
(c) Ring the church bells
(d) Pour some beer

12. Who is the only person who can change Sam's verdict?
(a) Colonel Read
(b) General Parsons
(c) General Putnam
(d) General Washington

13. Where is Tim hit with a musket ball as he runs away?
(a) Shoulder
(b) Leg
(c) Back
(d) Neck

14. Instead of going to the tavern, where do a few of the British soldiers go?
(a) Mr. Heron's house
(b) The meetinghouse
(c) The Episcopal Church
(d) The Anglican Church

15. What does Sam plan to do after his enlistment is up in two months?
(a) Re-enlist
(b) Marry Betsy
(c) Come home
(d) Return to school