My Brother Sam 9

Why didn't escorts assist the Meekers on their journey home from Verplancks?

• The Meekers were loyalists
• The Meekers were patriots
• The weather was poor
• Mr. Meeker did not want their help

Why does Mr. Meeker ride ahead of Tim on the trip back home?

• To check the roads
• To clear a path
• To look out for cow-boys
• To light the way

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What does Father tell Timmy to do if he sees the cow-boys?

• Run to the nearest woods
• Run to the nearest house
• Stay with the wagon
• Hide in the wagon

Why is Timmy worried about Father?

• They had an argument
• He hadb't seen him in a long time
• He was sick
• The snow limited his visibility

Who does Timmy think took Father?

• Rebels/Patriots
• Loyalists/Tories
• Cow-boys
• A kidnapper

Timmy must make a decision after Father goes missing, what does he decide?

• To go looking for him
• To run home
• Get the wagon home
• Run back to his uncle's house for help

What was Timmy's plan for dealing with the cow-boys

• Act like armed escorts were coming
• Give them the wagon
• Fight them off and race home
• Cry and beg for mercy

What scared off the cow-boys?

• Escorts
• The rebel army
• A concerned neighbor
• A braking dog