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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Platts feel about Sam's joining the Rebels?
(a) Disappointed
(b) Happy
(c) Proud
(d) Upset

2. How long has Sam Meeker been away from home?
(a) Since Christmas
(b) Four years
(c) Since summer
(d) Five years

3. What nickname does Sam call the British soldiers?
(a) Lobsterbacks
(b) Idiots
(c) Surf n Turf
(d) Red Coats

4. In Redding, _______ is a topic of constant discussion.
(a) Fashion
(b) Art
(c) War
(d) Music

5. How does Betsy signal to Tim that Sam has returned?
(a) A rap on the window
(b) A small nod
(c) A secret code
(d) A fire at dawn

6. What does Tim do after taking the gun from Sam?
(a) Starts to run toward home
(b) Shoots a warning shot
(c) Cleans it
(d) Throws it in the river

7. What is the Anglican Church?
(a) The Republican Church
(b) The only English-speaking church
(c) The Church of England
(d) The Church of Angels

8. Right now, to Tim, glory seems more important than _____________.
(a) Honor
(b) Money
(c) School
(d) Respect

9. Who is Tom Warrups?
(a) An Indian who lives in town
(b) A local surveyor
(c) A local trapper
(d) The town blacksmith

10. Where do Mr. Meeker and Tim head after leaving the Platts' home?
(a) Poughkeepsie
(b) Pittsburgh
(c) Peekskill
(d) Powhatan

11. People in town use guns most often to _________________________.
(a) Scare birds from gardens
(b) Hunt
(c) Train for military maneuvers
(d) Keep wolves away from livestock

12. What does war mean for Tim?
(a) Time off from school
(b) Far-off battles
(c) No more chores
(d) Going to church more often

13. Where has Sam been attending school?
(a) Yale
(b) Eton
(c) Dartmouth
(d) Harvard

14. The town of Redding is divided into how many parts?
(a) 2
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 6

15. When Mr. Meeker does not give up the gun, what does the soldier do?
(a) Cuts off his thumbs
(b) Shoots him
(c) Cuts his face with a sword
(d) Stabs him

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the girl that Sam likes?

2. Where is Sam when Tim finds him?

3. Tim finds that it is hard to ___________________.

4. What has Sam come home to get?

5. Who is Tim supposed to deliver a message to?

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