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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Meeker often tell Betsy?
(a) "A penny saved is a penny earned."
(b) "Early to bed, early to rise."
(c) "Idle hands make the Devil's work."
(d) "Waste not, want not."

3. In what month of the year does the novel begin?
(a) April
(b) May
(c) December
(d) August

4. What town will the person in #65 be found?
(a) Redding
(b) Fairfield
(c) Hartford
(d) Darien

5. What does Tim do in secret that he knows his father would not approve of?
(a) Kisses a girl
(b) Tells Mr. Heron he wants to deliver his messages
(c) Takes candy from the store
(d) Skips school

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Betsy signal to Tim that Sam has returned?

2. How long has Sam Meeker been away from home?

3. What is Sam doing when Tim finds him?

4. Who is the minister for the Meeker family?

5. Who is the narrator of the story?

(see the answer key)

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