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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. What have the soldiers taken from the people in Redding?
(a) Cows
(b) Money
(c) Food
(d) Guns

2. Where do Tim and his cousin sleep?
(a) The shed
(b) The woods
(c) The bedroom
(d) The barn

3. Why is Betsy making this trip?
(a) To see Sam
(b) To register for a new school
(c) To see her grandmother
(d) To buy some dress material

4. What does Tim sense about his father?
(a) He is a Rebel at heart
(b) He is very sick
(c) He cannot decide which side of the war to support
(d) He does not want to lose another son

5. What does Mr. Heron want Tim to take to Fairfield?
(a) His wife
(b) Logs
(c) Business papers
(d) Cattle

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Mr. Meeker and Tim head after leaving the Platts' home?

3. Other than his sudden arrival, what surprises Sam's family?

4. What type of business do the Meekers operate?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Father's position about Sam's wanting to go to war?

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

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

4. What is the crisis point for Tim and what choice does he face regarding the gun?

5. What are two situations that foreshadow upcoming events?

6. How do Father and Tim interact now that Sam is gone?

7. Explain the uncertainty of war experienced by the people in Redding.

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

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

10. How does Tim feel about going on the trip with Father?

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