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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Meeker tell Tim to stay away from Mr. Heron?
(a) He is involved in the war somehow
(b) He is a bad influence
(c) He is an atheist
(d) He is a thief

2. What has Sam come home to get?
(a) Shoes
(b) Money
(c) Brown Bess
(d) Clothing

3. Who spends a lot of time hanging out at the tavern this summer?
(a) Bessie Sanford
(b) Betsy Read
(c) Betsy Sanford
(d) Belinda Read

4. What does war mean for Tim?
(a) Time off from school
(b) Going to church more often
(c) Far-off battles
(d) No more chores

5. The Meekers do not talk about _________.
(a) Boats
(b) Art
(c) Sam
(d) Music

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sam doing when Tim finds him?

2. What nickname does Sam call the British soldiers?

3. Other than his sudden arrival, what surprises Sam's family?

4. Mr. Meeker tells Tim that children caught up in the war could be killed or ______________________.

5. What is a Tory?

(see the answer key)

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