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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 Mr. Meeker has a reputation for lying
(c) Because Sam is too young to fight
(d) Because they do not have him in their registry

2. What does Tim begin to resent?
(a) Working at the tavern
(b) Not being able to travel
(c) Being a Loyalist
(d) Not going to war

3. Where had Mr. Meeker been sent after his capture?
(a) A stockade in Hartford
(b) A labor camp in New York
(c) A Rebel prison
(d) A British prison ship

4. What happens on December 3, 1778?
(a) Sam returns to Redding
(b) The war is over
(c) Mrs. Meeker dies
(d) Sam and Betsy get married

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What body of water amazes Tim when he first sees it?

2. What is Sam doing when Tim finds him?

3. What will happen to Sam if the soldiers see him at the tavern?

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

5. What would make the trip easier for Mr. Meeker and Tim?

(see the answer key)

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