3. The Meeker family learns that General Putnam ______________________.
(a) Has granted clemency
(b) Has been killed
(c) Has refused clemency
(d) Has left the encampment

4. What is the name of the real life 17-year-old soldier who was killed?
(a) Nathaniel Greene
(b) Benedict Arnold
(c) Patrick Henry
(d) John Smith

5. What does Tim begin to resent?
(a) Being a Loyalist
(b) Not going to war
(c) Working at the tavern
(d) Not being able to travel

6. What happened to Jerry Sanford?
(a) He died in battle
(b) He became a British soldier
(c) He moved to California
(d) He died on a prison ship

7. What does Tim take with him to try to rescue Sam?
(a) A bayonet
(b) A rifle
(c) A knife
(d) Soldiers

8. According to General Putnam, _________________ is not as important to him as winning the war.
(a) Getting new uniforms
(b) Who he executes
(c) Feeding the troops
(d) Going home

9. What would Mr. Meeker and Tim do if they see cow-boys?
(a) Scream
(b) Hide
(c) Attack
(d) Shoot

10. Who does Tim find in the church where many of the soldiers are staying?
(a) Becky
(b) Mr. Meeker
(c) Mr. Beach
(d) Sam

11. Why is Tim rude to General Parsons when he visits him again?
(a) He knows Sam is innocent
(b) He approved Sam's execution sentence
(c) He does not want to talk to Tim
(d) He insults Tim

12. Why does Mr. Meeker ride ahead on the trip back home?
(a) To look for cow-boys
(b) To clear a path
(c) To light the way
(d) To check the roads

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

14. In addition to his chores, Sam also has to __________________.
(a) Go to school
(b) Butcher the cattle
(c) Clean the guns
(d) Plow the field

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