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My Brother Sam is Dead
Christopher Collier & James Lincoln Collier
Study Guide
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapter One
Chapters Two–Three
Chapters Four–Five
Chapters Six–Seven
Chapters Eight–Nine
Chapters Ten–Eleven
Chapters Twelve–Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen & Epilogue
Characters
Character List
Tim Meeker
Sam Meeker
Father
Main Ideas
Themes
Motif
Symbol
Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Summary
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, Symbols
Chapter One
Chapters Two-Three
Chapters Four-Five
Chapters Six-Seven
Chapters Eight-Nine
Chapters Ten-Eleven
Chapters Twelve-Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen & Epilogue
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Teacher's Handbook
Further Study
Chapters Six-Seven Quiz
Further Study
Chapters Six-Seven Quiz
1
of 5
Who does Tim run into as he's delivering Mr. Heron's letter?
Betsy
Susanna Meeker
Benedict Arnold
Dr. Hobart
2
of 5
What does Betsy fear about the contents of the letter Tim is delivering?
It's a love letter
It will endanger Sam
It is poorly written
It contains bad news
3
of 5
Who does Mr. Heron's letter concern?
"The messenger"
"The enemy"
"The general"
"The turncoat"
4
of 5
What does Mother decide to do, in spite of her husband's disapproval?
Cook for the Rebels
Buy more cattle
Invite Betsy to dinner
Write to Sam
5
of 5
Why are the "cow-boys" that Father and Tim encounter called "cow-boys"?
They work on farms
They protect cattle
They farm cattle
They steal cattle
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