Why didn't mother want to have Tim "ring the church bell"?

She didn't want anymore of the Meekers involved in the war.

What did Tim want Sam to do?

Send a letter to find and free Father.

Why did the British troops come through Redding?

They were searching for munitions stored in Danbury.

Why didn't Sam come home or write sooner?

He thought they hated him because his Father was imprisoned.

Which two Generals came into the Meeker's tavern?

General Wooster and General Arnold

What happens to the messenger that got shot by British troops?

The bullet was removed from his chest and he survived.

What does Tim discover about Sam by the end of the chapter?

He only wantsto stay in thearmy b/c he thinks it's important

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Sam Chapter 11

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This is a chapter review from "My Brother Sam is Dead." Students are working in groups with reading comprehension questions about chapter 11

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1
Why didn't mother want to have Tim "ring the church bell"?
The church bell was broken and needed to be repaired.
She didn't want anymore of the Meekers involved in the war.
She wanted to ring the bell herself.
She was totally loyal to the crown and wouldn't let Tim help
2
What did Tim want Sam to do?
Send a letter to find and free Father.
Come to church and repent of his sins.
Eat dinner at the table with his family.
Spend the night upstairs in the loft and tell stories.
3
Why did the British troops come through Redding?
They were taking a break from fighting and needed rest.
They were searching for munitions stored in Danbury.
They were looking for Rebel spies.
They wanted to burn down all the houses in Redding.
4
Why didn't Sam come home or write sooner?
He thought they hated him because his Father was imprisoned.
He was angry at them for being Tories.
He had been a Prisoner of War.
He didn't feel like they were his responsibility anymore.
5
Who approaches Redding after the British have left?
Tim's Father
Sam
British Army Troops
Continental Army Troops
6
How long had it been since Sam was home?
Six Months
One Year
Two Years
4 Years
7
Which two Generals came into the Meeker's tavern?
General Hobart and Colonel Mustard
Colonel Parsons and Captain Read
General Wooster and General Arnold
Captain Betts and General Meeker
8
What happens to the messenger that got shot by British troops?
He stayed with the Meekers and helped with the tavern.
He was killed instantly and then got his head chopped off.
He shot and killed a dozen British troops.
The bullet was removed from his chest and he survived.
9
What does Tim discover about Sam by the end of the chapter?
He only wantsto stay in thearmy b/c he thinks it's important
Sam really wants to come home and marry Betsy Read.
Sam found his father and knows how to get him home.
Sam wishes he could end the war and go to help his family.

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