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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tim sense about his father?
(a) He does not want to lose another son
(b) He cannot decide which side of the war to support
(c) He is a Rebel at heart
(d) He is very sick

2. Where does Betsy tell Sam she is going?
(a) Darien
(b) Hartford
(c) Horseneck
(d) Groton

3. What do soldiers on both sides of the war now steal?
(a) Cows
(b) Vegetables
(c) Chickens
(d) Ale

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

5. Who is Tim supposed to deliver a message to?
(a) Mr. Franklin
(b) Mr. Jefferson
(c) Mr. Adams
(d) Mr. Burr

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sam do when he sees his father?

2. In what month of the year does the novel begin?

3. What does Tim hear as he is chopping wood?

4. What has Sam stolen from the family home?

5. Mr. Meeker's name is Eliphalet but he is called _____________.

(see the answer key)

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