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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Meeker often tell Betsy?
(a) "A penny saved is a penny earned."
(b) "Waste not, want not."
(c) "Early to bed, early to rise."
(d) "Idle hands make the Devil's work."

2. What type of business do the Meekers operate?
(a) Mill
(b) Blacksmith
(c) Shipping
(d) Tavern

3. Why is Betsy making this trip?
(a) To see Sam
(b) To buy some dress material
(c) To see her grandmother
(d) To register for a new school

4. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Tim Meeker
(b) Mrs. Meeker
(c) Mr. Meeker
(d) Sam Meeker

5. What has Sam come home to get?
(a) Shoes
(b) Clothing
(c) Brown Bess
(d) Money

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tim see approach the Meeker tavern?

2. When Mr. Meeker does not give up the gun, what does the soldier do?

3. Sam believes that people should be ready to die for _____________________.

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

5. What does Tim sense about his father?

(see the answer key)

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