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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a major problem for the people in Redding now?
(a) Bankruptcy
(b) Bad weather
(c) Hunger
(d) Illness

2. What body of water amazes Tim when he first sees it?
(a) Lake Champlain
(b) Lake Michigan
(c) Hudson River
(d) Atlantic Ocean

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who arrives unexpectedly at the Meeker tavern?

3. Which of the following does Tim think his father would not expect of him?

4. What does the wounded man say that the British soldiers were after?

5. What does Tim think has happened to his father?

(see the answer key)

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