My Brother Sam Is Dead

Why does Tim become so upset when he sees the Brown Bess in Tom's hut? Choose all that apply

• He thought it was a sin

• Sam stole it from father

• the Brown Bess was broken

• Tim didn't want to have to lie to father about the Brown Bess

In what ways are Tim and his family affected by the War in the summer of 1775

• They loose the farm

• Tim has to drop out of school

• They miss Sam

• They have an occasional argument with a patriot

Why does Tim agree to keep quiet if Sam comes back to Redding for a visit?

• because he wants him to bring back Brown Bess

• because he misses his brother

• because he wants to join him in fighting

• because he wants to tell him he has to stop fighting

Why is Sam in uniform when he returns home at the beginning of the novel?

• He has joined the fight.

• He just wants a reaction.

• He was forced to wear it.

• He is playing dress up.

What is the main conflict in 'My Brother Sam Is Dead'?

• The American Revolutionary War

• A family feud

• A love triangle

• A financial crisis

Who are the main characters in 'My Brother Sam Is Dead'?

• Tim and Sam Meeker

• George and Martha Washington

• John and Abigail Adams

• Paul Revere and William Dawes

What role does the Brown Bess play in the story?

• A symbol of war

• A family heirloom

• A hunting tool

• A peace offering

How does the war affect the Meeker family business?

• It disrupts their trade

• It boosts their profits

• It has no effect

• It leads to expansion

What is Tim's internal struggle throughout the novel?

• Choosing between loyalty to his brother and his father

• Deciding whether to join the army

• Choosing a career path

• Deciding where to live

What historical event is depicted in 'My Brother Sam Is Dead'?

• The American Revolutionary War

• The Civil War

• World War I

• The War of 1812