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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. Which of the following does not concern Mr. Meeker about the trip?
(a) Snow
(b) Cow-boys
(c) Taking Tim
(d) Accommodations
2. According to Mr. Platt, thievery and _____________ have taken over their county.
(a) Hangings
(b) Hostility
(c) Spying
(d) Secrecy
3. What does Tim try hard not to think about?
(a) That the war will come to their town
(b) That he will have to fight soon
(c) That Sam is dead
(d) That Sam is a prisoner of war
4. What does Tim do in secret that he knows his father would not approve of?
(a) Skips school
(b) Kisses a girl
(c) Tells Mr. Heron he wants to deliver his messages
(d) Takes candy from the store
5. Which of the following is not one of the conditions on the morning Mr. Meeker and Tim set off on their trip?
(a) Some snow
(b) Muddy ground
(c) Loud cattle
(d) Thunderstorm
Short Answer Questions
1. Mr. Meeker tells Tim that children caught up in the war could be killed or ______________________.
2. Why is Betsy making this trip?
3. What have the soldiers taken from the people in Redding?
4. Where does Tim put the letter as he heads out?
5. How many letters has Mrs. Meeker received from Sam?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Tim go ahead with his plans to work for Mr. Heron in spite of his father's objections?
2. What is the significance of obedience in the novel?
3. How is life in Redding a false sense of normalcy during this period?
4. In addition to uncertainty, how is powerlessness an important element in what the people of Redding are experiencing?
5. How does the author characterize Sam?
6. What is so mysterious about Mr. Heron?
7. What are the arguments and sides that people are taking regarding England?
8. Why does Tim want to work for Mr. Heron?
9. How does Tim see evidence that Sam is a lot like Father?
10. How does the author show the close bond between Tim and Sam even during this time of conflict?
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