Chapters 1-3(2001)

Chapter 1 Questions – answer in full and complete sentences.

Why was Mr. Meeker upset with his son, Sam?

Sam, Mr. Meeker and Mr. Beach each had a different point of view toward war with England. Explain each person’s political position and his reasons for it.

Both Sam and Mr. Meeker speak about their feelings about the war. List three quotes for each person that expresses their feelings about the war.

What was Sam planning to do with the "Brown Bess"? Why was Tim against this plan?

What did Mr. Meeker mean when he said, "You may know principle, Sam, but I know war"?

How do you know that Mr. Meeker still loved Sam even though he told him never to return as a solider? How would you describe the relationship between Sam and his father?

What was the religion and political belief of most of the people in Redding?

What did Mr. Meeker mean when he said, "What’s the use of principles if you have to be dead to keep them"?

How did Tim react when Sam posed the question, "Which side are you going to be on"? Include an important quote that expresses Tim’s point of view.

How did Sam think his brother Tim could help the Rebel cause? What did Tim think about this idea?

What effect did the war have on the people of Redding during the first year of the Revolution?

After reading these three chapters, what would you say about the relationship between Sam and Tim?

 

Characters in the Novel (As you read the beginning chapters, identify each of the following characters. Tell who they are, a fact or two about him/her, and include whether the person is a Patriot or Loyalist.)

Brown Bess (identify what this was)