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My Brother Sam is Dead
Christopher Collier & James Lincoln Collier
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1
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What do the Rebel soldiers threaten to kill Father over, if he doesn't surrender it to them?
His gun
Sam's location
The location of the British
His best horse
2
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Where does Tim dash off to when the Rebel soldier slashes Father's cheek?
The sheriff's office
His aunt's house
The Rebel command post
Tom Warrups' teepee
3
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What does Tim threaten to do if Sam tries to take the gun from him?
Tell Father
Never speak to him again
Hurt Betsy Read
Shoot him
4
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Who asks Mr. Meeker if Tim could run an errand carrying letters for him?
Mr. Platt
Mr. Heron
Tom Warrups
Colonel Read
5
of 5
What does Tim plan to do with Jerry Sanford that will allow him to run Mr. Heron's errand?
Visit Plattsburg
Go hunting
Go fishing
Play croquet
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