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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of the conditions on the morning Mr. Meeker and Tim set off on their trip?
(a) Muddy ground
(b) Thunderstorm
(c) Some snow
(d) Loud cattle

2. Why does Tim say he needs the gun?
(a) The soldiers will kill their father if he does not give them the gun
(b) The family is being harrassed by Rebels
(c) He wants to join the Rebels
(d) Hunting season is coming up

3. Who is the minister for the Meeker family?
(a) Mr. Beach
(b) Mr. Beacon
(c) Mr. Bacon
(d) Mr. Brown

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

5. What town will the person in #65 be found?
(a) Fairfield
(b) Redding
(c) Hartford
(d) Darien

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Platts feel about Sam's joining the Rebels?

2. Who spends a lot of time hanging out at the tavern this summer?

3. Mr. Meeker's name is Eliphalet but he is called _____________.

4. Where has Sam been attending school?

5. According to Mr. Platt, thievery and _____________ have taken over their county.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difficult decision that Father must make in Chapter 7?

2. What is the religious split in Redding?

3. How does the author show that Tim is growing up?

4. Why does Tim want to work for Mr. Heron?

5. Why does Tim go ahead with his plans to work for Mr. Heron in spite of his father's objections?

6. How is the author showing how Tim is more like Sam than he might want to think?

7. What are the arguments and sides that people are taking regarding England?

8. How does the threat of war finally arrive in Redding?

9. What is Tim's position regarding Sam's taking Father's gun?

10. How does the author show the reality of war for Tim and Father in Chapter 7?

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