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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. Why does Sam appear to be in trouble that cannot be mitigated?
(a) He sold guns to the enemy
(b) He gave food to the British
(c) He was a spy
(d) He deserted his post

2. Where is Mr. Meeker buried?
(a) Long Island Sound
(b) Maine
(c) New York
(d) New Hampshire

3. Who runs the tavern now that Mr. Meeker is gone?
(a) Tom Warrups
(b) Mr. Beach
(c) Tim and Mrs. Meeker
(d) Sam

4. What does Captain Betts order Tim to do?
(a) Boil some water
(b) Water the horses
(c) Ring the church bells
(d) Pour some beer

5. Who is hanged before Sam is killed?
(a) Ambrose Barton, a lawyer
(b) Clayton MacKenzie, the newspaper editor
(c) Edward Jones, the butcher
(d) Hank Miller, the blacksmith

Short Answer Questions

1. Tim eventually studies __________ and surveying.

2. What is the name of the real life 17-year-old soldier who was killed?

3. What do the cow-boys think of what Tim has told them?

4. In what year does Tim write this story?

5. As Tim approaches the stockade, he __________________ and throws the bayonet over the wall.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Mother's state of mind at this point in the story.

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

6. Explain Tim's philosophies on his country and the war that took so much from his family.

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

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

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

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

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