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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What news do Mrs. Meeker and Tim receive in June of 1777?
(a) Sam is dead
(b) Sam has returned
(c) The war is over
(d) Mr. Meeker is dead

3. Where do Mr. Meeker and Tim head after leaving the Platts' home?
(a) Poughkeepsie
(b) Powhatan
(c) Peekskill
(d) Pittsburgh

4. What would make the trip easier for Mr. Meeker and Tim?
(a) A lighter load
(b) A covered wagon
(c) More oxen
(d) Escorts

5. Why does Mr. Meeker want to avoid this town?
(a) Cow-boys may attack them
(b) British soldiers are reported in the area
(c) The roads are flooded
(d) An avalanche is possible

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened to Jerry Sanford?

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

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

5. How many cows do Mrs. Meeker and Tim have to sell?

(see the answer key)

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