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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Meeker ride ahead on the trip back home?
(a) To check the roads
(b) To clear a path
(c) To light the way
(d) To look for cow-boys

2. What does the person in #68 think Tim is carrying?
(a) A letter from Mrs. Meeker
(b) A letter to a girlfriend
(c) A letter for Sam
(d) A letter from Sam

3. What does Captain Betts order Tim to do?
(a) Boil some water
(b) Water the horses
(c) Pour some beer
(d) Ring the church bells

4. What does Tim do when Mr. Meeker does his trading?
(a) Buys some candy
(b) Walks through the town
(c) Watches fishermen on the dock
(d) Makes some new friends

5. What would Mr. Meeker and Tim do if they see cow-boys?
(a) Attack
(b) Scream
(c) Shoot
(d) Hide

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pushes Tim to pick a side over the war?

2. Which of the following does not describe Tim as he waits for his father at the wagon?

3. What does Betsy ask Tim one day?

4. What town does Mr. Meeker hope to avoid on the return trip?

5. Why is Tim so intent on delivering messages for Mr. Heron?

(see the answer key)

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