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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Meeker does not give up the gun, what does the soldier do?
(a) Cuts off his thumbs
(b) Shoots him
(c) Stabs him
(d) Cuts his face with a sword

2. Why will Mr. Meeker not allow Mrs. Meeker to write letters to Sam?
(a) Sam needs to be taught a lesson
(b) Paper is scarce
(c) Ink costs too much
(d) They might be intercepted

3. What does Tim think has happened to his father?
(a) The cow-boys have ambushed him
(b) He has fallen off his horse and is lost
(c) He has been disoriented in the snow
(d) He has taken a shortcut

4. Who arrives unexpectedly at the Meeker tavern?
(a) Tim Meeker
(b) Sam Meeker
(c) Mr. Meeker
(d) Mr. Beach

5. Where is Tim hit with a musket ball as he runs away?
(a) Shoulder
(b) Back
(c) Neck
(d) Leg

Short Answer Questions

1. What do soldiers on both sides of the war now steal?

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

3. What will happen to Sam if the soldiers see him at the tavern?

4. Where does Betsy tell Sam she is going?

5. The Meeker family learns that General Putnam ______________________.

(see the answer key)

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