2. Why did the authors use modern language for the story?
(a) Words had different meanings in those days
(b) It is hard to tell how people talked in those days
(c) It is easier to read what you're familiar with
(d) To make it a shorter book

3. Which of the following is not illegal to pray for now?
(a) Parliament
(b) Independence
(c) The King
(d) British soldiers

4. What does Mrs. Meeker shove at Captain Betts for trying to involve Tim in the war?
(a) A rifle
(b) A chair
(c) A skillet
(d) A poker

5. Why does Mr. Meeker ride ahead on the trip back home?
(a) To look for cow-boys
(b) To clear a path
(c) To light the way
(d) To check the roads

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the outcome of Sam's trial?

3. Why does Tim go to Sam's execution?

4. What does Tim tell Mrs. Meeker to get her to go to the barn?

5. What does Captain Betts order Tim to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is General Putnam's final decision regarding clemency for Sam?

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

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

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

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

6. What are the circumstances surrounding Tim's transition from a child to an adult?

7. In what ways do people show courage other than actually fighting in the war?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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