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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 Sam plan to do after his enlistment is up in two months?
(a) Come home
(b) Return to school
(c) Re-enlist
(d) Marry Betsy

2. In what year does Tim write this story?
(a) 1776
(b) 1826
(c) 1812
(d) 1799

3. What is the destination of a trip planned by Mr. Meeker and Tim?
(a) Harpers Ferry
(b) Verplancks Point
(c) Philadelphia
(d) New York City

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

5. What do soldiers on both sides of the war now steal?
(a) Chickens
(b) Cows
(c) Vegetables
(d) Ale

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month of the year does the novel begin?

2. Why does Sam appear to be in trouble that cannot be mitigated?

3. What advice does Sam give Mrs. Meeker and Tim?

4. Which of the following is not one of the conditions on the morning Mr. Meeker and Tim set off on their trip?

5. Who is the narrator of the story?

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