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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of Tim's chores at the tavern?
(a) Caring for the livestock
(b) Serving ale
(c) Cleaning
(d) Gathering wood

2. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Mr. Meeker
(b) Tim Meeker
(c) Sam Meeker
(d) Mrs. Meeker

3. Where has Sam been attending school?
(a) Yale
(b) Eton
(c) Dartmouth
(d) Harvard

4. Other than his sudden arrival, what surprises Sam's family?
(a) His scarlet uniform
(b) His new wife
(c) His haircut
(d) His weight

5. Who is the younger boy from church who talks to Tim about Sam's fight with their father?
(a) Jerry Beach
(b) Jerry Sanford
(c) James Sanford
(d) Jacob Sanford

Short Answer Questions

1. The Meekers do not talk about _________.

2. With whom does Tim find time to play with after his chores?

3. What has happened to Mr. Meeker's newspaper?

4. What has Sam come home to get?

5. What nickname does Sam call the British soldiers?

(see the answer key)

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