My Brother Sam Is Dead Chapters 1-3 Quiz

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1.

What was the fight between Sam and his father about?
- A.
  
  They were angry about the younger brother's plan to join the war
- B.
  
  Father believed in being loyal to the king and Sam believed in fighting for freedom from Britain
- C.
  
  They did not really fight, it was a misunderstanding
- D.
  
  They were fighting about the chores around the house that needed attention
2.

In what month and year does the story open?
- A.
  
  January 1776
- B.
  
  April 1775
- C.
  
  May 1773
- D.
  
  June 1778
3.

In what state is the setting taking place (at first of novel)?
- A.
  
  North Carolina
- B.
  
  South Carolina
- C.
  
  Connecticut
- D.
  
  Washington, DC
4.

Why did Sam call the British 'lobsterbacks'?
- A.
  
  Because they were tough and had a hard exterior
- B.
  
  Because of the color of their military coats
- C.
  
  Because the British soldiers LOVED the lobsters around the coast so very much
- D.
  
  Because he hated lobsters and hated the British just as much
5.

How did Sam get the Brown Bess?
- A.
  
  He took it without Father's permission
- B.
  
  He went and got it from a friend
- C.
  
  He asked Tim for it and ran away with it
- D.
  
  He offered to pay for it
6.

What was ironic about Sam calling the British 'lobsterbacks'?
- A.
  
  He didn't really like lobsters
- B.
  
  The British didn't really like lobsters
- C.
  
  Sam's uniform coat was red as well
- D.
  
  Letting his feelings go was not his usual style
7.

Who is the narrator of the story?
- A.
  
  Father
- B.
  
  Independent narrator
- C.
  
  Tim Meeker
- D.
  
  Sam's sister
8.

Where was Sam heading? Why did he feel he needed to take Brown Bess?
- A.
  
  Sam was headed to Virginia and he needed a gun to protect himself.
- B.
  
  Sam was heading to Massachussetts and he needed a gun to fight with
- C.
  
  Sam was heading home and he was worried about the British being there/felt he needed protection
- D.
  
  Sam was heading to fight in the Civil war because he was against slavery
9.

Who was the captain of the company?
- A.
  
  Leroy Brown
- B.
  
  Benedict Arnold
- C.
  
  Joseph Galloway
- D.
  
  John Henry
10.

How old was Sam when the story began?
- A.
  
  16
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  18
- D.
  
  20