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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tim do in secret that he knows his father would not approve of?
(a) Skips school
(b) Kisses a girl
(c) Takes candy from the store
(d) Tells Mr. Heron he wants to deliver his messages

2. How do the Platts feel about Sam's joining the Rebels?
(a) Upset
(b) Disappointed
(c) Proud
(d) Happy

3. What is a Tory?
(a) Someone loyal to the King of England
(b) A short story
(c) A barn dance
(d) A creek

4. Which of the following does not describe Tim as he waits for his father at the wagon?
(a) He looks for places to hide
(b) He whistles
(c) He checks behind him to look for the cow-boys
(d) He does not like being alone

5. What town does Mr. Meeker hope to avoid on the return trip?
(a) Groton
(b) Ridgebury
(c) Millersville
(d) Hartford

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Sam stolen from the family home?

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

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

4. Mr. Meeker's name is Eliphalet but he is called _____________.

5. Who pushes Tim to pick a side over the war?

(see the answer key)

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