My Brother Sam is Dead Chapter 11

Who approaches Redding after the British have left?

• Sam

• Continental Army troops

• British Army Troops

• Sam's Father

What happens to the messenger that got shot by British troops?

• The bullet was removed from his chest and he survived.

• He was killed instantly and then got his head chopped off.

• He shot and killed a dozen British troops.

• He stayed with the Meekers and helped at the Tavern.

Why did the British Troops come through Redding?

• They were taking a break from fighting and needed rest.

• They were looking for Rebel Spies.

• They were searching for munitions stored in Danbury.

• They wanted to burn down all the houses in Redding.

Why didn't mother want to have Tim "ring the church bell"?

• She was loyal to the crown and wouldn't let Tim help.

• She wanted to ring the bell herself.

• The church bell was broken and needed to be repaired.

• She didn't want any more of the Meekers involved in the war.

Which two Generals came into the Meeker's tavern?

• Captain Betts and General Meeker.

• General Wooster and General Arnold.

• Colonel Parsons and Captain Read.

• General Hobart and Colonel Mustard.

Why didn't Sam come home or write sooner? 

• He had been a Prisoner of War. 

• He was angry at them for being Tories. 

• He didn't feel like they were his responsibility anymore.

• He thought they hated him because his Father was imprisoned.

How long had it been since Sam was home? 

• Two years.

• 6 Months.

• 4 years.

• One year.

What did Tim want Sam to do? 

• Come to church and repent of his sins. 

• Eat dinner at the table with his family. 

• Spend the night upstairs in the loft and tell stories. 

• Send a letter to find and free Father. 

What does Tim discover about Sam by the end of the chapter? 

• Sam really wants to come home and marry Betsy Read. 

• Sam wishes he could end the war and go to help his family. 

• He only wants to stay in the army b/c he thinks it's important.

• Sam found his father and knows how to get him home.