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

2. How did General Putnam react to Mrs. Meeker's story about the cattle?
(a) He will release Sam immediately
(b) He was sorry to have created a problem for her
(c) He will make the case his priority
(d) He did not care about it

3. Why is it good that Tim's wound is superficial?
(a) Penicillin had not been invented yet
(b) No one can prove he was at the stockade
(c) Dr. Hobart can't come to the tavern tonight
(d) His mother would not survive if he were wounded

4. Where do the Meekers' cousins, the Platts, live?
(a) Hartford
(b) Darien
(c) Roanoke
(d) North Salem

5. Why is Tim so intent on delivering messages for Mr. Heron?
(a) He wants to be a good neighbor
(b) He wants to travel
(c) He wants some glory from the war
(d) He wants to defy his father

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tim go to for help for Sam?

2. What does Tim realize now that his father is gone?

3. What are some of the men doing to Mrs. Meeker?

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

5. What does Tim do after taking the gun from Sam?

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