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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. There really was a ____________ family in Redding.
(a) Wright
(b) Meeker
(c) McMecham
(d) Stafford

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

3. What other factor is not in Sam's favor?
(a) He went A.W.O.L. before
(b) He hit an officer
(c) He comes from a Tory family
(d) He has a reputation for fighting

4. According to Tim, Sam gets all the _________ while Tim gets all the work.
(a) Money
(b) Travel
(c) Adventure
(d) Glory

5. Why is it good that Tim's wound is superficial?
(a) His mother would not survive if he were wounded
(b) Penicillin had not been invented yet
(c) Dr. Hobart can't come to the tavern tonight
(d) No one can prove he was at the stockade

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the person in #68 think Tim is carrying?

2. According to General Putnam, _________________ is not as important to him as winning the war.

3. What kind of fish do Tim and Jerry catch?

4. Who arrives in Redding on April 26, 1777?

5. In what year does Tim write this story?

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