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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Heron want Tim to take to Fairfield?
(a) Business papers
(b) Cattle
(c) His wife
(d) Logs

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

3. Where does Tim put the letter as he heads out?
(a) In his pants
(b) In a duffel bag
(c) In his shirt
(d) In a satchel

4. Who rescues Mr. Meeker and Tim?
(a) Mr. Burr
(b) Loyalists
(c) British soldiers
(d) Mr. Heron

5. Who stops Mr. Meeker and Tim on their trip?
(a) Cow-boys
(b) Mr. Beach
(c) Tom Warrups
(d) British soldiers

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Mr. Meeker and Tim head after leaving the Platts' home?

2. What town does Mr. Meeker hope to avoid on the return trip?

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

4. Sam believes that people should be ready to die for _____________________.

5. When Mr. Meeker does not give up the gun, what does the soldier do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of obedience in the novel?

2. What is the crisis point for Tim and what choice does he face regarding the gun?

3. What is the religious split in Redding?

4. Explain the uncertainty of war experienced by the people in Redding.

5. How does the author show the reality of war for Tim and Father in Chapter 7?

6. Why does Tim go ahead with his plans to work for Mr. Heron in spite of his father's objections?

7. Why does Tim want to work for Mr. Heron?

8. What are two situations that foreshadow upcoming events?

9. How does the author characterize Sam?

10. Explain Tim's mixed feelings about the trip to Verplancks Point.

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