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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. Where has Sam been attending school?
(a) Dartmouth
(b) Yale
(c) Eton
(d) Harvard

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

3. What do the cow-boys think of what Tim has told them?
(a) It is the truth
(b) It is a lie
(c) It is an ambush
(d) It is crazy talk

4. Who arrives unexpectedly at the Meeker tavern?
(a) Tim Meeker
(b) Mr. Beach
(c) Sam Meeker
(d) Mr. Meeker

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens on December 3, 1778?

2. What nickname does Sam call the British soldiers?

3. Where does Betsy tell Sam she is going?

4. Who does Tim find in the church where many of the soldiers are staying?

5. Who is hanged before Sam is killed?

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