Woods Runner Chapter 15

Where were the refugees headed?

• Philadelphia
• Nashville
• New York City
• Boston

True or False. By the end of 1776, there were over five thousand prisoners in New York.

• True
• False

How did Abner help people he met along the trail?

• He let them ride in his wagon.
• He helped by giving them bandages and medicine.
• He told them to head back to New York.
• He gave them money.

What did Abner warn the refugees?

• To stay off the roads as redcoats are around.
• To go back to New York where it is safe.
• To befriend the redcoats.
• To hunt more animals for more food.

According to Abner, why were people fighting the redcoats?

• The Americans wanted to take over England.
• They were bored and want some excitement.
• People no longer wanted the way of life the English Crown provides and are sick of being told what to do by a crazy king.
• They did not like the color red.

Where did Abner say the war started?

• England
• Germany
• Boston
• Canada

Who did Abner say was crazy?

• Micah
• Annie
• Samuel
• King George

When the British soldiers came by, how did the soldiers act?

• They stole Abner's wagon.
• They started taking people as prisoners.
• They started harming anyone in their path.
• They were non-threatening and did not stop marching.

What did Abner offer the farmer in return for a meal?

• He offered to give him money.
• He offered to hunt for him.
• He offered to sharpen the man's tools.
• He offered him his wagon.

What were the pigeons used for?

• carrying messages
• scaring off the redcoats
• scaring off animals on the farm
• flying weapons to the soldiers