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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Tim supposed to deliver a message to?
(a) Mr. Jefferson
(b) Mr. Franklin
(c) Mr. Burr
(d) Mr. Adams

2. Other than his sudden arrival, what surprises Sam's family?
(a) His scarlet uniform
(b) His haircut
(c) His new wife
(d) His weight

3. What town does Mr. Meeker hope to avoid on the return trip?
(a) Ridgebury
(b) Hartford
(c) Groton
(d) Millersville

4. Why will Mr. Meeker not allow Mrs. Meeker to write letters to Sam?
(a) Sam needs to be taught a lesson
(b) Ink costs too much
(c) Paper is scarce
(d) They might be intercepted

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tim do when Mr. Meeker does his trading?

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

3. What does Tim try hard not to think about?

4. Why is Tim so intent on delivering messages for Mr. Heron?

5. Where has Sam been attending school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What web of lies is Tim weaving related to working for Mr. Heron?

2. What is the crisis point for Tim and what choice does he face regarding the gun?

3. What are two situations that foreshadow upcoming events?

4. How is life in Redding a false sense of normalcy during this period?

5. What is Father's position about Sam's wanting to go to war?

6. How does the author use religion as a theme in this book?

7. Why does Tim go ahead with his plans to work for Mr. Heron in spite of his father's objections?

8. Why does Tim want to work for Mr. Heron?

9. How does Tim see evidence that Sam is a lot like Father?

10. Explain the nature of Tim's quandary regarding his position on the war.

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