detachable blade put on the muzzle end of a rifle

From the wounded Rebel messenger, Tim learned that

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

closing section of a novel, provides more information

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

Life had already lost one son to the war

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

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

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

Tim was becoming independent, just like the new country

The most important way Redding was different from other towns is that

Redding had both an Anglican and Presbyterian church

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

he had to get the Brown Bess that Sam had stolen

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

a different way of life - how it was in colonial times

to concern oneself with other peoples business

person who is acquireing a trade, craft, or skill

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

he had never heard his father cry

When Gen. Wooster joined Gen. Benedict Arnold in the Meeker's tavern, Tim

thought it strange that they discussed Mr. Heron in nicely

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

Tim worried about his mother

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

"Captain Arnold will lead us through the Lobsterbacks like a hot knife slicing butter." means

Captain Arnold's leadership would help defeat the British

When Tim said that the argument about the war had six sides, what did he mean?

There were many different opinions about the war

The climax (highest point of the plot) occurred when

Tim threw the bayonet in the stockade but couldn't save Sam

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

He thought about and planned how to get work done

One of the major themes or lessons that authors want to teach is

avoiding war can lead to a long life, not like what Sam did

What did Sam notice about Tim when he returned to the tavern?

Tim was more grown up than before

strong feeling or prediction of something bad or harmful

make a twisting or distorted face to express pain or disgust

to buy or sell stocks, land, etc. to hopefully make money

What upsetting news did Sam bring to his family?

The British soldiers had marched on Lexington and Concord

As Life was riding ahead, scouting the road, what was Tim doing?

naming all the countries of the world

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

Tim realized that Sam had stolen their father's gun

say suddenly, without stopping to think

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

establish the theme that war changes people

military group of citizens, not professional soldiers

As Fall began, why did Betsy Read visit the Meeker family.

to let Tim know that Sam has returned

to gain the advantage or mastery, to be vicorious

As Tim was talking to Betsy on Fairfield Rd., the reader learned about Tim when he

said he was blushing from lying so much, which was sinful

As Tim and his father were returning to Redding, Life decided

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

offensive to the senses, repulsive, disgusting

What does fusillade mean?

a rapid, continuous discharge of many guns

The main ides of the epilogue would be the following:

Tim now thinks America might have won freedom without a war

abandonment of loyalty, duty, or principle, desertion

When Mr. Beach argued with Sam about Loyalty, he referred to

the Boston Tea Party when madmen dressed up like Indians

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

Tim and Susannah even had to do chores on Sunday

abandoment of loyalty, duty, or principle

When Tim went to the barn to do chores, why didn't Sam help him?

He was in his uniform and didn't want to get it dirty

fishing nets with floats and weights

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1
constitutes
to give up an office, position, or job
to buy or sell stocks
sets up, establishes
to return like for like, to pay back for injury
2
bayonet
sever beating
detachable blade put on the muzzle end of a rifle
brief fight between small groups
wooden handle that is attached to the barrel of a rifle
3
From the wounded Rebel messenger, Tim learned that
his ride was a trap to lure the British into an ambush
Susannah wanted Tim to join Capt. Betts
the Redcoats were using new muskets balls
the British were being chased by General Arnold, Sam's troop
4
epilogue
list of main characters of a story
beginning of a story, which give background information
description of what is happening in the story
closing section of a novel, provides more information
5
Life refused to allow Tim to carry messages for Mr. Heron because
Life knew Time would have trouble on the long trip
Mr. Heron was a Tory and owned a slave
Life had argued with Mr. Heron and didn't trust him
Life had already lost one son to the war
6
"Others were edging out into the pasture, looking for forage." What does forage mean?
food and grass to eat
a protected place to huddle during the storm
a low piece of ground where the cattle could sleep
the cowherd to lead the herd to Verpalncks
7
What is the probable reason the authors had Tim described Sam's death in such detail?
to scare the reader into never stealing
to allow the reader to understand how a firing squad worked
to show Tim's continued dedication, pride, and love for Sam
to show that the General was right to have Sam executed
8
As readers watched Tim struggle to grow up, they might learn
how to appreciate their parents
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
9
The most important way Redding was different from other towns is that
the entire town supported King George
Redding had both an Anglican and Presbyterian church
no river ran through Redding so it wasn't very large
the town only had 100 people
10
"Sam always got scornful when other people disagreed with him." What does scornful mean?
irritated and furious
worried and fretful
full of contempt
embarrassed and shy
11
As Tim watched the Continental officers beating Life, he realized that
the Continental Army treated the people of New England badly
he had to get the Brown Bess that Sam had stolen
life in New England was becoming difficult for Patriots
Life was unwilling to show his support for the King
12
When Tim describes his chores, the authors were using the setting to show
the difficulties of being an only child in war time
the circumstances of the Rev. War in colonial Massachusetts
a different way of life - how it was in colonial times
Tim's anger and unwillingness to help his family
13
meddle
to concern oneself with other peoples business
to give up a job or position
to set up or establish something
to say suddenly, without stopping to think
14
apprentice
an offical certificate to to show your military rank
formal document containing a request for something
person who tries to stir up trouble
person who is acquireing a trade, craft, or skill
15
Tim heard his father crying and realized that "there were bad times coming" because
his parents were arguing about Sam
his father would never forgive Sam for disobeying him
he would have to do all of the work around the tavern
he had never heard his father cry
16
When Gen. Wooster joined Gen. Benedict Arnold in the Meeker's tavern, Tim
learned that Sam was sent to oversee the attack on Danbury
thought it strange that they discussed Mr. Heron in nicely
saw Sam among Arnold's troops
sneaked into the barn to check the cattle they had hidden
17
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
Susannah had been so upset that her son refused to come home
Sam said that Life would be released from prison
Tim realized Sam stayed in the army because he liked glory
18
Tim worried about his mother
because she waited to talk to Gen. Putnam about Sam
because she had a glass of rum and stared with empty eyes
because she vowed to never server another soldier
because she sat on the porch and yelled at soldiers
19
"Captain Arnold will lead us through the Lobsterbacks like a hot knife slicing butter." means
that the colonial army was starving during the war
that the British army was weak
that Captain Arnold was a great chef
Captain Arnold's leadership would help defeat the British
20
When Tim said that the argument about the war had six sides, what did he mean?
He was confused by what his father believed
The colonies had a very complex goverment system
Tim didn't know who to believe
There were many different opinions about the war
21
The climax (highest point of the plot) occurred when
Tim told Col. Parsons that Sam could not steal cattle
Tim threw the bayonet in the stockade but couldn't save Sam
Col. Read told Susannah that Sam was to be executed
Tim saw Sam between the two soldiers
22
What was one of the biggest changes in Tim after his father was captured?
Tim could now brag to Sam about all he did for the family
He thought about and planned how to get work done
He tried very hard to not sin any more
He refused to go to church
23
One of the major themes or lessons that authors want to teach is
serving in a war shouold be a goal for every young man
war makes people's ideas about politics come into agreement
avoiding war can lead to a long life, not like what Sam did
people will argue politics whether there is a war of not
24
What did Sam notice about Tim when he returned to the tavern?
Tim acted more like their father than before Sam left
Tim was more grown up than before
Tim was not careful about how he did chores
Tim cried a lot
25
foreboding
strong feeling or prediction of something bad or harmful
buying or selling stock
determining or affecting what comes next, crucial
making a twisting or distorted face
26
grimace
buy or sell stocks or land
to return like for like, to pay back for injury
to give up an office, position, of job
make a twisting or distorted face to express pain or disgust
27
speculating
to give up an office, position, or job
to buy or sell stocks, land, etc. to hopefully make money
gaining advantage or mastery
making a twisting or distorted face
28
clemency
gentleness and love
leniency and mercy
anger and hatred
misunderstanding
29
What upsetting news did Sam bring to his family?
He was marrying Betsy Read at Christmas
The British soldiers were marching toward Redding
The British soldiers had marched on Lexington and Concord
He decided to quit school at Yale
30
As Life was riding ahead, scouting the road, what was Tim doing?
naming all the countries of the world
thinking about all the chores he has to do since Sam is gone
worrying about being seen by cow-boys
eating lunch
31
agitator
person who abandons their country
to give up an office, position, of job
sets up, establishes
person who stirs up trouble
32
shirk
to torment
reflection
to neglect or avoid work
sharp feeling of uneasiness because of guilt
33
In the plot, the main event that started the story and changed lives occurred when
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
Mr. Beach explained that only madmen support the war
34
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
35
blurt
grabbing with a hand or claw
say suddenly, without stopping to think
give up an job
causing trouble or stirring up fights
36
When Susannah said, "War turns men into beasts," the authors were using dialogue to
establish the theme that war changes people
create a mood of desperation casued by lack of food
indicate the action the Rebels were taking
develop Susannah's character as a person who enjoyed the war
37
militia
army officer in charge of supplying soldiers with food
food for domestic animals
wooden handle of a rifle
military group of citizens, not professional soldiers
38
As Fall began, why did Betsy Read visit the Meeker family.
to let Tim know that Sam has returned
to stay close to Sam's family since she never hears from him
to flirt with Tim since Sam is gone
to share war news by reading Sam's letters
39
When Tim saw the officers attack his parents, he finally understood
Tom Warrups was a spy
Sam was right to take Brown Bess
the war had come to Redding
his father was a weak man
40
prevail
to gain the advantage or mastery, to be vicorious
to return like for like, pay back for injury
to set up, establish
to buy or sell stock, land, etc.
41
As Tim was talking to Betsy on Fairfield Rd., the reader learned about Tim when he
realized he should not argue with Betsy about war
said he was blushing from lying so much, which was sinful
wrestled her to the ground
bragged about the shad he caught while fishing with Jerry
42
As Tim and his father were returning to Redding, Life decided
to spend every night in tavers on the road home
to reward Tim for the chores he did at the tavern
that they had to return on the road where the cow-boys were
that Tim had been a poor traveling companion
43
vile
overthrow or destroy something
sever beating
set up for battle
offensive to the senses, repulsive, disgusting
44
What does fusillade mean?
a single person discharing his weapon
a rapid, continuous discharge of many guns
an ambush by soldiers in the trees
a random firing of muskets
45
The main ides 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 a war
Tim found evidence of Sam's innocence after all these years
46
defection
trying to stir up trouble
abandonment of loyalty, duty, or principle, desertion
gain the advantage or mastery, to win
to set up or establish
47
When Mr. Beach argued with Sam about Loyalty, he referred to
the Boston Tea Party when madmen dressed up like Indians
carrying his best friend's boy home to his mother in a sack
Edmund Burke and other men in the Parliament
the Fench and Indian War when the Indians fought the British
48
After Tim's father was captured, life in the tavern was different because
prices stopped going up and they made lots of money
Susannah was certain that the Continetals would kill Life
Susannah stopped writing letters to Sam
Tim and Susannah even had to do chores on Sunday
49
defection
enrollment for servie in some branch of the armed forces
rapidly spreading disease
rough, grating noise
abandoment of loyalty, duty, or principle
50
When Tim went to the barn to do chores, why didn't Sam help him?
He had already done all of the chores
He was in his uniform and didn't want to get it dirty
Sam thought chores were not for college men to do
He was trying to figure out how to steal Brown Bess
51
seine
tongs or pincers for grabbing something
food and grass for cattle
fishing nets with floats and weights
a severe beating
52
decisive
to buy or sell stocks, land, etc. in hopes of making money
sets up, establishes
person who tries to stir up trouble
determining or closely affecting what comes next; crucial
53
When Tim said he didn't want to be a Tory any more, the reader can conclude that
seeing the British wound a Rebel messenger made Tim angry
seeing the British charge into Capt. Starr's home upset him
the British weren't going to spend money at the tavern now
Jerry Sandford's capture was the last straw
54
epidemic
confusion or commotion
rapidly spreading disease
learing a trade, craft or skill
military group
55
After reading about Sam and his father, the reader could conclude that
Sam wanted to be independent from his father
Sam has no respect for his father
Sam had a difficult life living with a dominating father
Tim liked to watch his father and brother argue
56
retaliates
sets up, establishes
determines waht is coming next, crucial or important
to return like for like, to pay back for injury
abandons loyalty, desertion
57
resign
to give up an office, position or job
strong feeling that something bad is going to happen
to abandon loyalty, desertion
to return like for like, to pay back for injury
58
clambering
climbing with effort or clumsily
giving a sever beating to someone
buying or selling stocks and land
grabbing with a hand or claw
59
The trip to Verplancks can be summarized in the following way
Tim learned his father's job was easier than he thought
Colonial New England was peaceful in spite of the war
being a Tory sympathizer increased the dangers to Life
thieves, such as cow-boys, always bother people
60
insignia
food or grass for domestic animals
rapidly spreading disease
badges or emblems to show rank or military people
rough or grating sound

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