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

2. Who is Tim's teacher?
(a) Mr. Heron
(b) Mr. Beach
(c) Mr. Morgan
(d) Mr. MacKenzie

3. What happens to anyone caught stealing cattle?
(a) He must pay full price for them
(b) He must pay a dividend to the owner
(c) He must return them
(d) He will be hanged

4. How many years has Sam been dead?
(a) 31
(b) 22
(c) 47
(d) 15

5. What does Tim realize now that his father is gone?
(a) He needs his guidance
(b) He needs a gun
(c) He misses their talks
(d) He is the man of the house

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Mrs. Meeker and Tim do after all the people have left the tavern?

2. What happens on December 3, 1778?

3. How does Tim feel after Sam leaves?

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

5. What does Sam plan to do after his enlistment is up in two months?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How has Mother evolved in the story to this point?

3. What are Tim's options when faced with the critical decision after his father disappears?

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

5. Why does Tim begin to resent his new life?

6. What disturbing news do Mother and Tim receive in June of 1777?

7. What are Tim and Mother's attempts to free Sam from his imprisonment?

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

9. What are the dire straits for people like Mother and Tim?

10. What impact has the war had on Mother as seen through Tim's eyes?

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