View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who later arrives at the tavern to discuss the war?
(a) Continental soldiers
(b) British soldiers
(c) Indian scouts
(d) Spies

2. Who does Tim find in the church where many of the soldiers are staying?
(a) Mr. Meeker
(b) Sam
(c) Mr. Beach
(d) Becky

3. Which of the following things has not worn down Mrs. Meeker's spirit?
(a) Mr. Meeker's death
(b) Sam's arrest
(c) Hunger
(d) Taking in sewing

4. On what day will Sam be executed?
(a) Monday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Thursday
(d) Friday

5. What does Captain Betts order Tim to do?
(a) Pour some beer
(b) Ring the church bells
(c) Water the horses
(d) Boil some water

Short Answer Questions

1. What news do Mrs. Meeker and Tim receive in June of 1777?

2. Why does Tim go to Sam's execution?

3. The setting, _____________, and events in this story are true.

4. What scares the cow-boys away?

5. What do Mrs. Meeker and Tim do after the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the authors balance reality and fiction in this book?

2. Explain Tim's philosophies on his country and the war that took so much from his family.

3. What are Tim and Mother's attempts to free Sam from his imprisonment?

4. What impact has the war had on Mother as seen through Tim's eyes?

5. What is an irony related to Sam's trial?

6. How has Mother evolved in the story to this point?

7. What are the circumstances surrounding Tim's transition from a child to an adult?

8. Why is this chapter so graphic in its description and abrupt end?

9. Characterize the demeanor and outlooks of the soldiers at this point in the war.

10. What are Tim's options when faced with the critical decision after his father disappears?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,182 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample