The main idea of the epilogue would be the following:

As an old man, Tim thinks America might have won freedom without the war

When the cow-boys stopped him, Tim saved himself by acting as if

he was expecting them and was instructed to fall flat during the shooting

After reading about Sam and his father, the reader could conclude that

Sam wanted to be independent from his father

Tim worried about his mother

who stood, her eyes empty and staring, holding a glass of rum

The climax of the plot, that moment of highest suspense that changes lives, occurred when

Tim threw the bayonet into the stockade and realized he could not save Sam

After Tim's father was captured, life in the tavern was different because

Tim and Susannah even had to do chores on Sunday

"Captain Arnold will lead us through the Lobsterbacks like a hot knife slicing through butter," the language shows

how Captain Arnold's leadership would help to defeat the British

Life refused to allow Tim to carry messages for Mr. Heron because

Life had lost one son to the war and would not be involved

One of the major thems or lessons the authors want to teach in My Brother Sam is Dead is

people will argue about the wrongs in their lives even without war

Fromt he wonded Rebel messenger, Tim learned that

the British were being chased by General Benedict Arnold,, Sam's troops

What upsetting news did Sam bring to his family?

The British sholdiers had marched on Lexington and Concord

As readers watched Tim struggle to grow up, they might learn

Tim's efforts to become independent paralleled those of the new America

As Tim and his father returned to Redding, Life decided

that they had to return on the road where the cow-boys were

When General Wooster joined General Arnold in the Meekers' tavern, Tim

thought it was strange they discussed a Tory sympathizer in a friendly way

As fall began, Betsy Read visited the Meeker family. Her reasons are best summarized in

an effort to let Tim know that Sam has returned

When Susannah said, "War turns men into beasts," the authors were using dealogue to

establish the theme that war changes people

Why did Tim say, "For the first time in my life I knew that Sam was wrong about something."?

Tim realized that Sam stayed in the army because he loved the glory

Tim heard his father crying and realized that "there were bad times coming" because

he had never heard his father cry

As Tim watched the Continental officers beating Life, he realized that

he had to get the Brown Bess that Sam had stolen

The trip to Verplancks can best be summarized in the following manner:

Being a Tory sympathizer increased the dnagers to Life Meeker

As Tim was tlking to Betsy on the Fairfield road, the reader learned about Tim when he

said he was blushing from telling so many lies because lying is a sin

In the plot, the event that started the story and changed lives occurred when

Tim realized that Sam had stolen their father's gun

When Tim described his chores, the authors were using the setting to show

a different way of life -- the activities necessary during colonial times

When Tim said "I didn't feel much like being a Tory anymore,' the reader could conclude that

watching the British capture Jeffy Sanford was the last straw

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1
the abandonment of loyalty, duty, or principle; desertion
decisive
constitutes
defection
prevail
2
The main idea of the epilogue would be the following:
As an old man, Tim thinks America might have won freedom without the war
Tim understands his mothers vow to not serve soldiers
Writing as an adult, Tim understands Sam's arguments with his father
Several years later, Tim has found evidence of his brother's innocence
3
When the cow-boys stopped him, Tim saved himself by acting as if
he was a Patriot who was taking a wagonlad to the next town
colonial soldiers from Verplancks were waiting in an ambush to protect him
he was expecting them and was instructed to fall flat during the shooting
his father would be coming any mintue, ready to defend his wagon
4
to give up an office, position, etc
speculating
resign
grimace
foreboding
5
In the following sentence, "Sam always got scornful when other people disagreed with him," scornful means
embarassed and shy
full of contempt
irritated and furious
worried and fretful
6
A strong feeling, prediction, portent, or presentiment, of something bad or harmful
decisive
constitutes
foreboding
resign
7
After reading about Sam and his father, the reader could conclude that
Sam wanted to be independent from his father
Sam had a difficult life living with a dominating father
Tim liked to watch his father and brother argue with each other
Sam had absolutely no respect for his father
8
Tim worried about his mother
because she waited to explain to General Putnam how wrong he was about Sam
because she vowed never to serve another soldier in the tavern
who stood, her eyes empty and staring, holding a glass of rum
who sat on the porch, yelling angrily at soldiers who passed the tavern
9
The climax of the plot, that moment of highest suspense that changes lives, occurred when
Tim told Colonel Parsons that Sam could not steal cattle
Colonel Read told Susannah that Sam was to be executed
Tim saw Sam between two soldiers, accused of being a thief
Tim threw the bayonet into the stockade and realized he could not save Sam
10
After Tim's father was captured, life in the tavern was different because
Susannah was certain that Life would be killed because he was a Tory
Tim and Susannah even had to do chores on Sunday
prices stopped going up and they were making a profit
Susannah stopped writing letters to Sam
11
"Captain Arnold will lead us through the Lobsterbacks like a hot knife slicing through butter," the language shows
how weak the British army was during this time in history
how hungry the colonial army was after four years of war with the British
how Captain Arnold's leadership would help to defeat the British
what an excellent chef Captain Arnold was
12
A person who tires to stir up epopel in support of a social or political cause
prevail
speculating
agitoator
constitutes
13
Life refused to allow Tim to carry messages for Mr. Heron because
Mr. Heron was a Tory who owned a slave
Life had lost one son to the war and would not be involved
Life had argued for years with Mr. Heron and he did not trust him
Life knew Tim would have trouble on the long road to Fairfield
14
One of the major thems or lessons the authors want to teach in My Brother Sam is Dead is
serving war should be the goal of every young man
war tends to make people's ideas about politics and freedom agree
people will argue about the wrongs in their lives even without war
avoiding the glories of war can lead to a long life
15
to return like for like; especially to return evil for evil; to pay back injury for injury
retaliates
defection
decisive
foreboding
16
Sets up; establishes
retaliates
decisive
prevail
agitator
17
Fromt he wonded Rebel messenger, Tim learned that
the British were being chased by General Benedict Arnold,, Sam's troops
the Redcoats were using a new musket ball that explodes
Susannah wanted Tim to join Captain Betts
the ride was a trap to lure the Redcoats into an ambush
18
What upsetting news did Sam bring to his family?
The British soldiers were marching toward Redding.
The British sholdiers had marched on Lexington and Concord
He was marrying Betsy Read at Christmas
He decided to quit school at Yale
19
As readers watched Tim struggle to grow up, they might learn
that growing up in war is easier than growing up in today's society
Tim's efforts to become independent paralleled those of the new America
an appreciation of the relationships between children and parents
that Tim was an excellent example of not obeying your parents
20
to buy or sell stocks, land, etc., usually in the face of higher than usual risk
defection
speculating
retaliates
prevail
21
As Tim and his father returned to Redding, Life decided
that Tim had been a poor traveling companion
to reward Tim for the chores he did at the tavern
that they had to return on the road where the cow-boys were
to spend every night in the taverns on the road home
22
When General Wooster joined General Arnold in the Meekers' tavern, Tim
sneaked into the barn to check the cattle they had hidden
saw Sam among Arnold's troops, but he was afraid to say anything to him
thought it was strange they discussed a Tory sympathizer in a friendly way
learned that Sam had been sent to oversee the attack on Danbury
23
Determining or closely affecting what comes next; critically important; crucial
foreboding
defection
grimace
decisive
24
As fall began, Betsy Read visited the Meeker family. Her reasons are best summarized in
an effort to let Tim know that Sam has returned
attempts to stay close to Sam's family because she does not hear from him.
an effort to share the war news by reading Sam's letters
attempts to flirt with Tim who is becoming more interesting than Sam
25
When Susannah said, "War turns men into beasts," the authors were using dealogue to
help create a mood of desperation caused by the lack of food
establish the situation and indicate the action the Rebels were taking
help develop Susannah's character as a woman who ehjoyed war
establish the theme that war changes people
26
to gain the advantage or mastery; to be victorious; to triumph
prevail
speculating
constitutes
agitator
27
Why did Tim say, "For the first time in my life I knew that Sam was wrong about something."?
Sam had assured Tim and his mother that Life would be realeased from prison
Tim realized that Sam stayed in the army because he loved the glory
Tim saw athat war had turned Sam into a beast who had bad manners
Susannah had been so upset that her son refused to come home
28
Tim heard his father crying and realized that "there were bad times coming" because
he had never heard his father cry
his parents were arguing about Sam
he would have to do all of the work around the tavern
his father would never forgive Sam for disobeying him
29
to make a twisting distortion of the face, as in expressing pain, contempt, disgust, etc
speculating
defection
grimace
constitutes
30
As Tim watched the Continental officers beating Life, he realized that
he had to get the Brown Bess that Sam had stolen
Life Meeker was unwilling to show his support for the King of England
the Continental Army treated the villagers of New England harshly
life in New England was becoming difficult for Patriots
31
The trip to Verplancks can best be summarized in the following manner:
Being a Tory sympathizer increased the dnagers to Life Meeker
Tim learned his father's job was easier than he thought
New England was peaceful in spite of the war in the southern colonies
theives, such as cow-boys, have harassed honest people forever
32
As Tim was tlking to Betsy on the Fairfield road, the reader learned about Tim when he
wrestled her to the ground, trying to get the letter he had shown her
said he was blushing from telling so many lies because lying is a sin
realized he should not argue with Betsy about the war
bragged to Betsy about the shad he caught while fishing with Jerry
33
In the plot, the event that started the story and changed lives occurred when
Mr. Beach explained that only madmen support hte war
Tim realized that Sam had stolen their father's gun
Sam and Life argued about politics
Sam arrived home and announced that he was joining the army
34
When Tim described his chores, the authors were using the setting to show
Tim's anger and unwillingness to help his family
the difficulties of being an only child in wartime
a different way of life -- the activities necessary during colonial times
the circumstances of the Revolutionary War in colonial Massachusetts
35
When Tim said "I didn't feel much like being a Tory anymore,' the reader could conclude that
seeing the British charge into Captain Starr's home changed Tim's mind
realizing that the British weren't going to spend their money in the tavern
watching the British capture Jeffy Sanford was the last straw
seeing the British wound the Rebel messenger made Tim too angry to fight

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