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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "How much of this book is true?".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tim think has happened to his father?
(a) He has fallen off his horse and is lost
(b) The cow-boys have ambushed him
(c) He has taken a shortcut
(d) He has been disoriented in the snow

2. What is the outcome of Sam's trial?
(a) He is sent to a prison camp
(b) He is sentenced to hard labor
(c) He is to be executed
(d) He is exonerated

3. How many years after Sam's death does the war end?
(a) 3
(b) 1
(c) 4
(d) 2

4. What does Tim take with him to try to rescue Sam?
(a) A rifle
(b) A bayonet
(c) A knife
(d) Soldiers

5. Who does Tim try to avoid by the end of summer?
(a) Mr. Beach
(b) Betsy Read
(c) Mr. Meeker
(d) Mr. Heron

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the authors use modern language for the story?

2. What has Sam come home to get?

3. How does Tim feel after Sam leaves?

4. What does Sam plan to do after his enlistment is up in two months?

5. What does Captain Betts order Tim to do?

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