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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Tim so intent on delivering messages for Mr. Heron?
(a) He wants to travel
(b) He wants to be a good neighbor
(c) He wants some glory from the war
(d) He wants to defy his father

2. Why does Tim say he needs the gun?
(a) The soldiers will kill their father if he does not give them the gun
(b) Hunting season is coming up
(c) He wants to join the Rebels
(d) The family is being harrassed by Rebels

3. What does Tim try hard not to think about?
(a) That the war will come to their town
(b) That he will have to fight soon
(c) That Sam is a prisoner of war
(d) That Sam is dead

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. People in town use guns most often to _________________________.

2. What is the name of Mr. Meeker's newspaper?

3. Who does Tim see approach the Meeker tavern?

4. In Redding, _______ is a topic of constant discussion.

5. Where is Sam when Tim finds him?

(see the answer key)

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