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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "How much of this book is true?".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Betsy tell Sam she is going?
(a) Groton
(b) Hartford
(c) Darien
(d) Horseneck

2. How does Tim feel after Sam leaves?
(a) Outraged
(b) Disappointed
(c) Angry
(d) Pleased

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

4. Which of the following does not portray war in this book?
(a) Glory
(b) Struggle
(c) Sacrifices
(d) Suffering

5. Which of the following items to be sold in the tavern will Mr. Meeker not purchase on the trip?
(a) Rum
(b) Sewing supplies
(c) Sheet music
(d) Cooking supplies

Short Answer Questions

1. What have the soldiers taken from the people in Redding?

2. Other than his sudden arrival, what surprises Sam's family?

3. What does Mrs. Meeker shove at Captain Betts for trying to involve Tim in the war?

4. In what month of the year does the novel begin?

5. Where does Tim put the letter as he heads out?

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