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What happens when Continental soldiers visit the tavern?
When they reach the tavern, it looks like the Continentals have left, so the brothers go inside. Happily, their dad is alive, even though he does have a bloody cut on his cheek. The second Sam sees his dad, he takes off running back the way he came, Brown Bess and all.
What two Continental Army generals arrive at the tavern in Redding?
Two general, Benedict Arnold and Wooster, came into the Tavern.
What news does the wounded Continental Messenger have about the British troop movement?
what news does the wounded continental messenger have about the british troop movement? he said that they were after the munitions sored in danbeary.
Why didn’t Sam rush back to the tavern to help his father?
Why didn’t Sam rush into the tavern to help his father? He wouldn’t have been any help, and he needed proof that father didn’t have the gun. What happened when Sam and his father met face to face? Sam left and went running off.
What happens when January of 1776 makes the tavern difficult?
By January of 1776 food was getting to be a real problem for us, too. Because food is becoming so scarce, army supply lines cannot keep up with demand; as a result, soldiers steal cattle from people like the Meekers.
How does life change for Tim when he returns to the tavern?
Tim finds that since returning from Verplancks Point, he has felt a new responsibility for the tavern, a drive to do chores well, and an unwillingness to postpone work. He excitedly imagines showing off his knowledge of the tavern and its upkeep to Sam.
Who is in the Continental Army?
The Continental Army reflected the diversity of the colonies. Coming from all 13 colonies, soldiers were native-born and immigrants of almost every nationality as well as free and enslaved African-Americans. Several women also disguised themselves as men in order to fight. The army accepted volunteers as young as 16.
Where does Tim find Sam?
Tim visits him in the hut where he is discussing the war with his girlfriend, whose father is heavily involved in the fight. Later in the book, when Benedict Arnold’s troops visit the town, Sam hides in the family barn. Both Tim and his mother sneak out to bring him food and ask him not to re-enlist.
What did Mr Heron want when he came to the tavern?
Heron? When Mr. Heron order a keg of rum from the tavern and Tim delivers it.
Who travels with Tim and his father to Verplancks?
Tim joins his dad on the way to Verplancks. They go to Verplancks to sell cattle. Tim meets his cousins the Platts. Tim is amazed by the Hudson River.