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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will happen to Sam if the soldiers see him at the tavern?
(a) He will be shot at sunrise
(b) He will be deported
(c) He will have to switch companies
(d) He will be hanged for deserting

2. What happens on December 3, 1778?
(a) The war is over
(b) Sam and Betsy get married
(c) Sam returns to Redding
(d) Mrs. Meeker dies

3. Who does Tim see approach the Meeker tavern?
(a) Tom Warrups
(b) 20 rebel soldiers
(c) Sam
(d) 20 Tories

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

5. Why does Tim say he needs the gun?
(a) He wants to join the Rebels
(b) The family is being harrassed by Rebels
(c) The soldiers will kill their father if he does not give them the gun
(d) Hunting season is coming up

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Sam give Mrs. Meeker and Tim?

2. What happens to anyone caught stealing cattle?

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

4. What are some of the men doing to Mrs. Meeker?

5. What are the soldiers demanding from Mr. Meeker?

(see the answer key)

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