My Brother Sam Is Dead Chapters 1-3 Quiz

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1. How did Sam get the Brown Bess?

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Sam obtained the Brown Bess by taking it without his father's permission. This implies that Sam took the firearm without seeking approval or authorization from his father.

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2. Who is the narrator of the story?

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The correct answer is Tim Meeker. In the story, Tim Meeker is the main character and also serves as the narrator. He tells the story from his own perspective, sharing his thoughts, feelings, and experiences throughout the narrative. As the narrator, Tim provides insight into the events and characters, allowing the reader to understand the story through his eyes.

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3. Why did Sam call the British 'lobsterbacks'?

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Sam called the British 'lobsterbacks' because of the color of their military coats. This term was used to mock the British soldiers as their coats were red, resembling the color of lobsters. It was a way for Sam to express his disdain and ridicule towards the British soldiers.

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4. In what state is the setting taking place (at first of novel)?

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The correct answer is Connecticut. This can be inferred from the question that asks about the state where the setting is taking place at the beginning of the novel. Since the question does not provide any further context or information, we can assume that the novel starts in Connecticut.

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5. Who was the captain of the company?

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Benedict Arnold was the captain of the company.

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6. What was ironic about Sam calling the British 'lobsterbacks'?

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Sam calling the British 'lobsterbacks' is ironic because his uniform coat was also red, just like the British soldiers. The term 'lobsterbacks' was a derogatory nickname given to the British soldiers by the American colonists during the Revolutionary War. The nickname referred to the red coats that the British soldiers wore as part of their uniform. Therefore, it is ironic that Sam, who also wore a red coat as part of his uniform, would use this term to insult the British.

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7. Where was Sam heading?  Why did he feel he needed to take Brown Bess?

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Sam was heading to Massachusetts and he needed a gun to fight with. This answer is supported by the information given in the question, which states that Sam felt he needed to take Brown Bess, a gun, with him. It is also mentioned that Sam was heading to Massachusetts, which implies that he had a purpose or a mission that required him to fight.

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8. In what month and year does the story open?

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The story opens in April 1775.

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9. How old was Sam when the story began?

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Sam was 16 years old when the story began. This can be inferred from the fact that out of the given options, 16 is the only age mentioned.

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10. What was the fight between Sam and his father about?

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The fight between Sam and his father was about the younger brother's plan to join the war. Sam believed in fighting for freedom from Britain, while his father believed in being loyal to the king. This difference in beliefs and opinions caused them to become angry with each other.

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How did Sam get the Brown Bess?
Who is the narrator of the story?
Why did Sam call the British 'lobsterbacks'?
In what state is the setting taking place (at first of novel)?
Who was the captain of the company?
What was ironic about Sam calling the British 'lobsterbacks'?
Where was Sam heading?  Why did he feel he needed to take Brown...
In what month and year does the story open?
How old was Sam when the story began?
What was the fight between Sam and his father about?
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