Chapter 6-8 My Brother Sam is dead
What actions does Tim take that is against his Father's wishes?
He works for Mr. Heron by taking the letter
What Ezekiel and Tim's discuss before falling asleep?
Ezekiel asks Tim if he was scared. Then they talk about the loyalists and patriots and which side they would be on.
Why does Father decide to return home the same way they traveled to Verplanks Point and not to stop at the tavern?
He decides this because if he were to go the other way it would take longer and it was going to snow.
Why does Life go to Verplancks Point and who does he take with him?
He goes to Verplanks point to sell cattle for supplies for the store and he takes Tim
How does Betsy Read interfere with Tim and Mr. Heron's plan?
She finds Tim and opens the letter
What happens to Tim and his father on their way to Verplancks Point?
Six cowboys came up to the wagon and assulted father
Who aids Tim and his father in their time of need?
Some loyalists on horse back come and help father.
What arguments do Life and Susannah have over Sam's letters.
Sussannah wants to write back to him and Life doesn't
What slows Tim and life down when they are four miles from their relatives?
The snow, the darkness, and the oxen.
How are Tim's cousins' living conditions different from his and Sam's at the tavern?
There cousins house was not really big enough. They live on a farm ans some of them sleep in the barn. Overall Sam's conditions are better than his cousins.
Who are the cowboys
They are rebals or caddle thieves.
What is Tim's job on the journey to Verplancks Point?
Tims job was to handle the wagon
Describe Father and Tim's experience in Verplanks point?
When they got there the put the cattle and hogs in the pens. Then father told Tim that he would be talking business with Mr. Bogardus and not to wander far. Tim looked around the river. They had dinner and the tavern and slept their. And the next day they were gone.
