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

2. What is a Tory?
(a) Someone loyal to the King of England
(b) A short story
(c) A barn dance
(d) A creek

3. How do the Platts feel about Sam's joining the Rebels?
(a) Upset
(b) Proud
(c) Disappointed
(d) Happy

4. Why is Betsy making this trip?
(a) To register for a new school
(b) To see Sam
(c) To see her grandmother
(d) To buy some dress material

5. What does Tim try hard not to think about?
(a) That he will have to fight soon
(b) That the war will come to their town
(c) That Sam is dead
(d) That Sam is a prisoner of war

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Mr. Meeker's newspaper?

2. Why does Mr. Meeker want to avoid this town?

3. According to Mr. Platt, thievery and _____________ have taken over their county.

4. What does Sam want to do instead of return to school?

5. Sam believes that people should be ready to die for _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the threat of war finally arrive in Redding?

2. How involved in the war is Redding in the summer of 1775?

3. Explain Tim's mixed feelings about the trip to Verplancks Point.

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

5. How does the author characterize Sam?

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

7. How does the author show the close bond between Tim and Sam even during this time of conflict?

8. What are two situations that foreshadow upcoming events?

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

10. What is the nature of the conversation between Tim and Ezekiel?

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