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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Tim do in secret that he knows his father would not approve of?

3. Sam believes that people should be ready to die for _____________________.

4. What town does Mr. Meeker hope to avoid on the return trip?

5. Who does Tim try to avoid by the end of summer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are two situations that foreshadow upcoming events?

3. How does the author show the close bond between Tim and Sam even during this time of conflict?

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

5. Why does Tim want to work for Mr. Heron?

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

7. How does the author characterize Sam?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the life of the Meeker family at the beginning of the book. Include their occupation, their home life and family members. How do these elements evolve as the story progresses to the end?

Essay Topic 2

Define the position of the Loyalists in Colonial America. Define the position of the Patriots in Colonial America. Now, compare and contrast the two positions and how their objectives were similar and how they were different.

Essay Topic 3

As the war wages on, Tim becomes less enamored of the glory he had hoped to have one day and focuses on the reality of surviving. Explain why Tim's efforts at home were just as noble as Sam's in the field.

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