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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 does Mrs. Meeker speak to on Sam's behalf?

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

3. What does Tim realize now that his father is gone?

4. What does Mrs. Meeker shove at Captain Betts for trying to involve Tim in the war?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Tim feels trapped in an impossible situation.

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

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

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

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

6. Describe the reunion of Sam, Tim and Mother.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain Tim's philosophy of life in 1826, 50 years after the Revolutionary War. Is he bitter? Is he resigned? What was the purpose of his life? Does he think the sacrifices were warranted for what he has?

Essay Topic 3

Sam takes Brown Bess, Father's gun, which is an affront to the family on several levels. Describe the physical and psychological effect this one act of theft has on the Meeker family.

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