ideals (166)

unscrupulous (174)

compunction (174)

mutiny (180)

clemency (194)

encampment (195)

stockade (203)

1.  What has happened to Father and Jerry Sanford? Provide a complete and detailed explanation.

2.  How has Betsy Read’s opinion of the war changed? What is causing this change?

3.  What is the physical condition of the Continental officers? What is Sam’s condition?

4.  On December 3, 1778, Sam returns to Redding. What advice does Sam give to Tim? Why doesn’t Tim quickly follow this advice?

5.  On page 174 Mother refers to Sam when she again states that war turns men into animals. What does she mean at this time regarding Sam and the other officers?

1.  Contrast Colonel Parsons and General Putnam. Why does General Putnam enforce discipline strictly and threaten hanging for disobedience?

1.  Why is Sam arrested? Why can’t Tim and his mother tell that Sam was with them during the stealing of the cattle?

1.  At first Tim tries to save his brother by speaking with both Colonel Parsons and General Putnam. When this doesn’t work, what is his next plan? Why doesn’t his second plan succeed?