When Tim's mom said, "War turns men into beasts," the author was using dialogue to

establish the theme that war changes people.

The trip to Verplancks can be summarized in the following way

Being a Tory sympathizer increased the dangers to Tim's father.

Why did the authors choose to kill Sam's character rather than save him at the last minute?

The authors wanted to illustrate the truth about the tragedies of war.

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

Tim was becoming independent just like the new country.

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

Tim and his mother even had to do choses on Sunday.

What is the probable reason the authors had Tim describe Sam's death in such detail?

To show Tim's continued dedication, pride, and love for Sam

Why did Tim say that for the first time in his life, he knew Sam was wrong?

Tim realized Sam stayed in the army because he liked glory.

The main idea of the epilogue would be the following.

Tim now thinks America might have won freedom without war.

What was one of the biggest changes in Tim after his father was captured?

He thought about and planned how to get work done.

Tim worried about his mother

because she had a glass of rum and stared with empty eyes.

Which of the following best describes Life's belief on the war?

He supported neither side because he didn't believe in war.

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1
When Tim's mom said, "War turns men into beasts," the author was using dialogue to
indicate the action the Rebels were taking.
develop mom's character as a person who enjoyed the war.
create a mood of desperation cause by lack of food.
establish the theme that war changes people.
2
The trip to Verplancks can be summarized in the following way
Being a Tory sympathizer increased the dangers to Tim's father.
Thieves such as cow-boys, always bother people.
Tim learned his father's job was easier than he thought.
Colonial New England was peaceful in spite of the war.
3
Why did the authors choose to kill Sam's character rather than save him at the last minute?
The authors wanted to illustrate the truth about the tragedies of war.
The authors wanted to persuade the reader that Sam may really be guilty.
The authors wanted to give factual info about punishment for war crimes.
The authors wanted to give factual info about executions during the war.
4
As readers watched Tim struggle to grow up, they might learn
growing up in a war is easier than growing up today.
Tim was a good example of not obeying your parents.
Tim was becoming independent just like the new country.
how to appreciate their parents.
5
A wealthy Tory businessman
Ezekiel Platt
Tom Warrups
Mr. Heron
Mr. Beach
6
After Tim's father was captured, life in the tavern was different because
his mother was certain that the Continentals would kill Life.
his mother stopped writing letters to Sam.
prices stopped going up and they were made lots of money.
Tim and his mother even had to do choses on Sunday.
7
A black slave killed by British soldiers
Ned
Ezekiel Platt
Tom Warrups
Judson
8
People fighting for freedom from England were called this
Wigs
Patriots
Rebels
All of the above
9
When the cow-boys stopped him, Tim saved himself by acting as if
his father would be coming any minute.
he was expecting them.
he was a Patriot who was taking a wagonload to the next town.
soldiers from Verplancks were waiting to protect him.
10
At the end of the story, Tim's belief's about war are most like which other character?
Father
Mother
Sam
General Putnam
11
What is the probable reason the authors had Tim describe Sam's death in such detail?
To show Tim's continued dedication, pride, and love for Sam
To show that the General was right to have Sam executed.
To allow the reader to understand how a firing squad worked
To scare the reader into never stealing
12
Why did Tim say that for the first time in his life, he knew Sam was wrong?
Tim saw that war had turned Sam into a beast.
Mom had been so upset that her son refused to come home.
Tim realized Sam stayed in the army because he liked glory.
Sam said that Life would e released from prison.
13
Tim's cousin
Ezekiel
Ned
Sam
Betsy
14
Tim's friend who is captured by the British
Ned
Jerry Sanford
Judson
Betsy
15
What is it called when you score against an opponent in a debate?
goal
talking point
touchdown
telling point
16
The leader of Sam's regiment
Colonel Parsons
Colonel Read
Captain Betts
General Benedict Arnold
17
An Indian and Sam's friend
Tom Warrups
Ezekiel Platt
Judson
Ned
18
The main idea of the epilogue would be the following.
Tim understands Sam's arguments with his father.
Tim expresses his mother's vow to never serve soldiers.
Tim now thinks America might have won freedom without war.
Tim found evidence of Sam's innocence after all these years.
19
A Patriot leader in Redding who is taken prisoner, but eventually set free
Colonel Parsons
Captain Betts
Tom Warrups
General Benedict Arnold
20
What event in the novel changes Tim the most?
The burning of Captain Starr's house
Father's capture
Father's death
Sam's arrest
21
What was one of the biggest changes in Tim after his father was captured?
He refused to go to church.
He thought about and planned how to get work done.
He tried very hard to not sin any more.
Tim could now brag to Sam about allhe did for his family.
22
A Tory pastor in Redding
Mr. Beach
Jerry Sanford
Mr. Heron
Ezekiel Platt
23
Tim worried about his mother
because she had a glass of rum and stared with empty eyes.
because she sat on the porch and yelled at soldiers.
because she wanted to talk to General Putnam about Sam.
because she vowed to never serve another soldier.
24
A strict Patriot leader who orders Sam's execution
General Benedict Arnold
Colonel Read
General Putnam
Colonel Parsons
25
A cattle thief
Judson
Ned
Susannah
Tim
26
A Patriot leader who tries to help Tim
Colonel Parsons
General Benedict Arnold
Colonel Read
General Putnam
27
Why was Sam arrested?
cattle thief
mutiny
insubordination
treason
28
When Tim saw the officers attach his parents, he finally understood
The war had come to Redding
Sam was right to take Brown Bess
His father was a weak man.
Tom Warrups was a spy.
29
Which of the following best describes Life's belief on the war?
He supported both sides and fought for whoever paid him the most money.
He supported the Tories becasue he believed in fighting for the King.
He supported neither side because he didn't believe in war.
He supported the Patriots because he believed in independence from England.
30
Who did Tim's mother refuse to serve?
Papalists
Continentals
Quakers
Loyalists

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