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

2. How does Tim distract himself while waiting?

3. Who tries to come up with some escape plans for Sam?

4. Where is Mr. Meeker buried?

5. Which of the following does not describe Tim as he waits for his father at the wagon?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What are Tim's personal frustrations as the war drags on and on?

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

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

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

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

10. Characterize the demeanor and outlooks of the soldiers at this point in the war.

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

Describe the personality similarities between Sam and Tim. How does each manage boy exhibit rebelliousness? Loyalty? Envy? Desire for glory?

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