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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Platts feel about Sam's joining the Rebels?
(a) Proud
(b) Upset
(c) Disappointed
(d) Happy

2. Where do the Meekers' cousins, the Platts, live?
(a) Hartford
(b) Roanoke
(c) Darien
(d) North Salem

3. Where do Tim and his cousin sleep?
(a) The woods
(b) The bedroom
(c) The barn
(d) The shed

4. What does Sam want to do instead of return to school?
(a) Buy a farm
(b) Become a surveyor
(c) Go to war
(d) Get married

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tim say he needs the gun?

2. What does Tim take with him the next morning to Mr. Heron's house?

3. Which of the following does Tim not see which would indicate an altercation?

4. What scares the cow-boys away?

5. According to Mr. Platt, thievery and _____________ have taken over their county.

(see the answer key)

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