My Brother Sam Is Dead Ch. 6 & 7 Quiz

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1. It can be inferred that the Cow-boys were on whose side in the war, the Patriots or Loyalist? (Answer with one word only)

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The correct answer is "Patriots" because the question asks which side the Cowboys were on in the war, and the answer states that they were on the Patriots' side.

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This quiz will test students' knowledge on chapters 6 & 7 of the novel My Brother Sam is Dead.

2. How old was Life when he left home? (Write your response using numbers only or you will get it wrong)

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Life was 16 years old when he left home.

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3. Tim hid the letter in his :                                                          .

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Tim hid the letter in his shirt.

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4. In what year does the setting of chapter 7 take place? (Write your response using numbers only or you will get it wrong)

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Chapter 7 takes place in the year 1776.

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5. How long will it take Tim to travel from Redding Ridge to Fairfield?

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Tim will take 5 hours to travel from Redding Ridge to Fairfield. This is the correct answer because the other options, such as 5 minutes, 5 days, and 55 minutes, are not feasible for this type of travel distance. 5 hours seems like a reasonable estimate for the time it would take to travel between these two locations.

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6. In chapter 7, Mr. Heron is angry at Tim because he did not deliver the message successfully

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In chapter 7, Mr. Heron is not angry at Tim because he did not deliver the message successfully. The passage does not provide any information about Mr. Heron's emotions towards Tim or any failure in delivering a message. Therefore, the statement is false.

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7. Father was excited about taking Tim to Verplanks Point with him.

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The statement suggests that the father was excited about taking Tim to Verplanks Point with him. However, the correct answer is false, indicating that the father was not excited about taking Tim to Verplanks Point.

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8. Betsy believes that Tim is a Tory

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Betsy's belief that Tim is a Tory is considered true based on the given information.

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9. Mr. Heron is a 100% Tory.

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The statement "Mr. Heron is a 100% Tory" implies that Mr. Heron is a member of the Tory political party without any doubt or deviation. However, since the answer is False, it suggests that Mr. Heron may not be a member of the Tory party or may not fully align with their beliefs and principles.

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10. What lie does Tim tell Betsy when he encounters her on the road?

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Tim tells Betsy that he is going fishing.

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11. When Tim tells Mr Heron "Aren't we supposed to be loyal to the King?" he does this because:

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Tim asks Mr. Heron if they are supposed to be loyal to the King because he wants Mr. Heron to allow him to run messages. By questioning their loyalty to the King, Tim is indirectly expressing his desire to support the King and be involved in activities related to him, such as running messages. This suggests that Tim sees running messages as an important task and wants to be entrusted with it by Mr. Heron.

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12. Why did Life leave his home at such a young age?

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Life left his home at a young age because there were too many mouths to feed at his house. This suggests that his family was facing financial difficulties and could not provide for everyone adequately. In order to ease the burden on his family and perhaps seek better opportunities elsewhere, Life made the decision to leave his home.

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13. The men who save father and Tim say that Cow-boys are better known as:

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The correct answer is "Cattle thieves" because the men who saved the father and Tim refer to cowboys as such. This implies that the men perceive cowboys as individuals who steal cattle, emphasizing their negative reputation in this context.

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14. What lie does Tim tell Mr. Heron about how dad has changed his mind so that Tim can carry messages for him?

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Tim tells Mr. Heron that dad has changed his mind because Life didn't care as long as he did not know about it. This means that Tim is lying to Mr. Heron about dad's decision, implying that as long as dad remains unaware of Tim's actions, he won't object or interfere. Tim is trying to convince Mr. Heron that he can carry messages without any consequences as long as dad remains ignorant.

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15. Who did father consult about the weather before he left on his trip?

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The father consulted farmers and almanacs about the weather before he left on his trip. Farmers are knowledgeable about the weather patterns in their area, as they rely on it for their agricultural activities. Almanacs, on the other hand, provide weather forecasts and predictions based on historical data and astronomical calculations. By consulting both farmers and almanacs, the father can gather information from both local expertise and scientific predictions to make informed decisions regarding the weather conditions for his trip.

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16. The group of people who saved father and Tim were know as?

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The group of people who saved father and Tim were known as "Escorts." This suggests that they were responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of the father and Tim during a potentially dangerous situation. The term "Escorts" implies that they provided a form of security or guidance, possibly acting as bodyguards or guides.

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17. Mr. Heron told Betsy where Sam was.

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The given statement states that Mr. Heron informed Betsy about Sam's whereabouts. Since the statement is presented as a fact without any contradicting information, it can be assumed that the statement is true.

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18. What did Mr. Heron's letter say after Betsy had opened it and thrown it on the ground?

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not-available-via-ai

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19. What town did the Cow-boys catch the Meekers in?

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The correct answer is Ridgebury. This is the town where the Cow-boys caught the Meekers.

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20. What type of job does Mr. Heron ask Tim about in Chapter 6?

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In Chapter 6, Mr. Heron asks Tim about surveying. This suggests that Mr. Heron is interested in Tim's knowledge and skills in the field of surveying. It implies that Mr. Heron may have a job or project related to surveying that he wants Tim to be a part of or that he wants to discuss with him.

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It can be inferred that the Cow-boys were on whose side in the war,...
How old was Life when he left home? (Write your response using numbers...
Tim hid the letter in his...
In what year does the setting of chapter 7 take place? (Write your...
How long will it take Tim to travel from Redding Ridge to Fairfield?
In chapter 7, Mr. Heron is angry at Tim because he did not deliver the...
Father was excited about taking Tim to Verplanks Point with him.
Betsy believes that Tim is a Tory
Mr. Heron is a 100% Tory.
What lie does Tim tell Betsy when he encounters her on the road?
When Tim tells Mr Heron "Aren't we supposed to be loyal to...
Why did Life leave his home at such a young age?
The men who save father and Tim say that Cow-boys are better known as:
What lie does Tim tell Mr. Heron about how dad has changed his mind so...
Who did father consult about the weather before he left on his trip?
The group of people who saved father and Tim were know as?
Mr. Heron told Betsy where Sam was.
What did Mr. Heron's letter say after Betsy had opened it and...
What town did the Cow-boys catch the Meekers in?
What type of job does Mr. Heron ask Tim about in Chapter 6?
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