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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Tim try to avoid by the end of summer?
(a) Mr. Beach
(b) Mr. Heron
(c) Betsy Read
(d) Mr. Meeker

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

3. The Meekers do not talk about _________.
(a) Art
(b) Boats
(c) Music
(d) Sam

4. How long has Sam Meeker been away from home?
(a) Four years
(b) Since summer
(c) Five years
(d) Since Christmas

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Right now, to Tim, glory seems more important than _____________.

2. What lie does Tim tell his father in order to meet with Mr. Heron?

3. Who is the narrator of the story?

4. How many letters has Mrs. Meeker received from Sam?

5. Mrs. Meeker says that Mr. Meeker and Sam are very ______________.

(see the answer key)

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