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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 will happen to Sam if the soldiers see him at the tavern?
(a) He will be shot at sunrise
(b) He will be deported
(c) He will be hanged for deserting
(d) He will have to switch companies

2. What has happened to Mr. Meeker's newspaper?
(a) It is defunct
(b) It is banned
(c) It is thriving
(d) It is finally making a profit

3. What does the person in #68 think Tim is carrying?
(a) A letter from Mrs. Meeker
(b) A letter for Sam
(c) A letter from Sam
(d) A letter to a girlfriend

4. What is the destination of a trip planned by Mr. Meeker and Tim?
(a) Harpers Ferry
(b) Philadelphia
(c) Verplancks Point
(d) New York City

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The town of Redding is divided into how many parts?

2. In Redding, _______ is a topic of constant discussion.

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

4. What does Sam do when he sees his father?

5. Why does Mr. Meeker want to avoid this town?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of obedience in the novel?

2. How does Tim see evidence that Sam is a lot like Father?

3. Explain Tim's internal conflicts about Sam's disobedience.

4. What is the religious split in Redding?

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

6. How is life in Redding a false sense of normalcy during this period?

7. What are two situations that foreshadow upcoming events?

8. What web of lies is Tim weaving related to working for Mr. Heron?

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

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

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