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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 Tim say he needs the gun?
(a) He wants to join the Rebels
(b) The soldiers will kill their father if he does not give them the gun
(c) The family is being harrassed by Rebels
(d) Hunting season is coming up

2. What would make the trip easier for Mr. Meeker and Tim?
(a) More oxen
(b) A lighter load
(c) A covered wagon
(d) Escorts

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

4. Who arrives in Redding on April 26, 1777?
(a) The British soldiers
(b) Mr. Meeker
(c) Sam
(d) Mr. Burr

5. Who does Tim see approach the Meeker tavern?
(a) 20 rebel soldiers
(b) 20 Tories
(c) Sam
(d) Tom Warrups

Short Answer Questions

1. Who runs the tavern now that Mr. Meeker is gone?

2. Sam believes that people should be ready to die for _____________________.

3. What scares the cow-boys away?

4. Why does Sam appear to be in trouble that cannot be mitigated?

5. Where is Sam when Tim finds him?

(see the answer key)

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