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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the cousin that Tim meets?
(a) Ebenezer
(b) Elijah
(c) Ezekiel
(d) Ezrah

2. Why does Mr. Meeker want to avoid this town?
(a) Cow-boys may attack them
(b) An avalanche is possible
(c) British soldiers are reported in the area
(d) The roads are flooded

3. What is a major problem for the people in Redding now?
(a) Bankruptcy
(b) Hunger
(c) Bad weather
(d) Illness

4. What is Sam doing when Tim finds him?
(a) Washing his clothes
(b) Cleaning the gun
(c) Cooking some food
(d) Sleeping

5. What town does Mr. Meeker hope to avoid on the return trip?
(a) Millersville
(b) Hartford
(c) Ridgebury
(d) Groton

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sam do when he sees his father?

2. Why do the soldiers not believe that Sam took the family gun to join the Rebels?

3. What body of water amazes Tim when he first sees it?

4. What does Tim hear as he is chopping wood?

5. Where do Mr. Meeker and Tim head after leaving the Platts' home?

(see the answer key)

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