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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 some glory from the war
(c) He wants to defy his father
(d) He wants to be a good neighbor

2. Why do the soldiers not believe that Sam took the family gun to join the Rebels?
(a) Because Mr. Meeker has a reputation for lying
(b) Because Sam is too young to fight
(c) Because they do not have him in their registry
(d) Because Redding is filled with Tories

3. The town of Redding is divided into how many parts?
(a) 2
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 6

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

5. How does Betsy signal to Tim that Sam has returned?
(a) A small nod
(b) A rap on the window
(c) A secret code
(d) A fire at dawn

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives unexpectedly at the Meeker tavern?

2. Why does Mr. Meeker tell Tim to stay away from Mr. Heron?

3. What does Tim try hard not to think about?

4. Who is Tom Warrups?

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

(see the answer key)

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