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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 do Mrs. Meeker and Tim do after the war?
(a) Move to Pennsylvania
(b) Move to California
(c) Re-build the tavern
(d) Go to Florida

2. Which of the following does not describe Tim as he waits for his father at the wagon?
(a) He looks for places to hide
(b) He does not like being alone
(c) He checks behind him to look for the cow-boys
(d) He whistles

3. What decision does Tim make?
(a) Scout the area for his father
(b) Take the wagon home by himself
(c) Wait for the cow-boys to reappear
(d) Return to the Platts' home

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

5. In what year does Tim write this story?
(a) 1826
(b) 1776
(c) 1799
(d) 1812

Short Answer Questions

1. Who runs the tavern now that Mr. Meeker is gone?

2. The setting, _____________, and events in this story are true.

3. According to General Putnam, _________________ is not as important to him as winning the war.

4. Who is the only person who can change Sam's verdict?

5. Who is hanged before Sam is killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is this chapter so graphic in its description and abrupt end?

2. What is Tim's overwhelming sense of futility related to the war?

3. What happens to Tim and Mother after the war is over?

4. How does Tim exhibit the same planning capabilities as his father?

5. How does Sam respond to Mother's pleas that Sam return home?

6. What happens that makes Tim feel he is no longer a Tory?

7. How does Tim exhibit that he has the qualities to become the man of the house?

8. What effort did Sam make to try to save Father after he heard about his capture?

9. What is an irony related to Sam's trial?

10. Explain how reason seems to have been suspended due to the war.

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