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My Brother Sam is Dead
Christopher Collier & James Lincoln Collier
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 Quotations 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
Further study
Chapter Fourteen & Epilogue Quiz
Chapter Fourteen & Epilogue Quiz
1
of 5
Where is the entire town required to go in advance of Sam’s execution?
Church
The gallows
The Rebel encampment
The Meeker tavern
2
of 5
What object does Tim hurl over the prison wall in an attempt to get it to Sam?
A letter
A nail file
A flask of rum
A bayonet
3
of 5
How does Tim consider breaking Sam out of prison?
Taking General Putnam hostage
Killing the guard
Sneaking him a file
Creating a distraction
4
of 5
What does Sam do when he sees Tim at his execution?
Begins to cry
Gives a small grin
Attempts to escape
Ignores him
5
of 5
How does Tim unsuccessfully attempt to stop Sam’s execution?
Shouts “Don’t shoot him!”
Charges a guard
Sets the church ablaze
Sets the gallows ablaze
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CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Tim Meeker: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Important Quotations Explained
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
Review Quiz
