End of Chpt. 7 Comprehension

Last line of page 95 to page 96...

Why does Tim think it would be bad to lose the cattle?

• Cows cost money.

• Father would be ashamed.

• They could not get the things needed to run the tavern.

• Father needed the cows to trade for Sam's life after he was captured by the Redcoats.

On page 97, is Tim brave enough to risk his life to save Father?

On page 98, how does Father respond when he is asked if he is a Loyalist?

• "I'm interested in making a living, ..."

• "I am proud to be loyal to the King."

• "My son is a Patriot soldier."

Read the last paragraph on page 98.

Why did Father and Tim fail to reach New York?

• The cow-boys stole the cattle.

• Father's injuries were too bad to continue.

• Father and Tim

  DID reach New York.

• After the oxen died, the wagon was too heavy for the horse.

How did Tim rescue Father from the cow-boys?

• Tim ran for help.

• Tim stole the pistol and shot at the cow-boys.

• This was a trick question!

  Tim did not rescue Father!

• Tim was so adorable that the cow-boys gave him a cookie and rode away.