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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Meeker tell Tim to stay away from Mr. Heron?
(a) He is involved in the war somehow
(b) He is a thief
(c) He is a bad influence
(d) He is an atheist

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

3. What will Mr. Meeker and Tim take on this trip?
(a) Ammunition
(b) Fresh vegetables
(c) Cattle
(d) Fishing poles

4. What do soldiers on both sides of the war now steal?
(a) Cows
(b) Ale
(c) Vegetables
(d) Chickens

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

6. Who rescues Mr. Meeker and Tim?
(a) British soldiers
(b) Mr. Burr
(c) Loyalists
(d) Mr. Heron

7. Who arrives unexpectedly at the Meeker tavern?
(a) Mr. Beach
(b) Sam Meeker
(c) Mr. Meeker
(d) Tim Meeker

8. The Meekers do not talk about _________.
(a) Sam
(b) Music
(c) Boats
(d) Art

9. Why does Mr. Meeker want to avoid this town?
(a) British soldiers are reported in the area
(b) An avalanche is possible
(c) The roads are flooded
(d) Cow-boys may attack them

10. Who stops Mr. Meeker and Tim on their trip?
(a) British soldiers
(b) Cow-boys
(c) Mr. Beach
(d) Tom Warrups

11. What does Betsy ask Tim one day?
(a) If he can keep a secret should Sam come back
(b) If he will chop wood for the family
(c) If he will walk her to school
(d) If he will teach her to fish

12. Mrs. Meeker says that Mr. Meeker and Sam are very ______________.
(a) Stubborn
(b) Lovable
(c) Funny
(d) Intelligent

13. How many letters has Mrs. Meeker received from Sam?
(a) 5
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 8

14. What is a Tory?
(a) Someone loyal to the King of England
(b) A creek
(c) A short story
(d) A barn dance

15. What is becoming hard to find in Redding?
(a) Money
(b) Clothing
(c) Books
(d) Food

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Sam when Tim finds him?

2. What have the locals formed to keep things under control?

3. What is Sam doing when Tim finds him?

4. What does Tim do in secret that he knows his father would not approve of?

5. What is the destination of a trip planned by Mr. Meeker and Tim?

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