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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stops Mr. Meeker and Tim on their trip?
(a) Tom Warrups
(b) Mr. Beach
(c) Cow-boys
(d) British soldiers

2. Where does Tim put the letter as he heads out?
(a) In a duffel bag
(b) In his pants
(c) In a satchel
(d) In his shirt

3. What kind of fish do Tim and Jerry catch?
(a) Lobster
(b) Shad
(c) Catfish
(d) Cod

4. Why is Tim so intent on delivering messages for Mr. Heron?
(a) He wants to travel
(b) He wants to defy his father
(c) He wants to be a good neighbor
(d) He wants some glory from the war

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does war mean for Tim?

2. Who is the narrator of the story?

3. What does Tim try hard not to think about?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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