Chad
Why does Chad wake up after he falls asleep next to Ambrose?
Sarah is screaming "Fire!"
Who is in Chad's family?
Mother, Father, Ambrose, Sarah
How does the Indian brave get the people in the fort angry?
He stands near the water and plays with it
What does Mrs. Rabun say when she talks to Chad about what Mr. Rabun does for the Logans?
They can eat a little less and that he did the right thing
What does Josiah receive from Mrs. Boyd as a thank-you?
one of Cnl. Boyd's two rifles
What is Chad's mom thinking about when the family goes to the fort?
The first time the family went to the fort, all of the stuff she cared about was burned
What does Josiah notice about the logs near Mr. Rabun and Chad?
They are completely rotten
What does Chad realize when he sees the dropped tankard as the Indians attack?
He almost left his siblings behind and goes looking for them. He finds Sarah, but Ambrose couldn't be found because he was already waiting at the fort.
Why is Chad so proud of his dad?
He can read, write, survey, and knows some law
What does Josiah say to Chad after the people try to push him out of the fort?
He has never done anything to anyone in the fort, but everyone is trying to force his family out so the Indians can kill them
What is the dark heap that Chad sees the next morning?
Walter Stonecipher's body
What reason does Cnl. Boyd have for sending the children out of the fort?
The small spring inside the fort is nearly dry
What happens to Cnl. Boyd after Chad chops down a burning log?
He gets lit on fire
What does Mr. Rabun do that upsets everyone?
Defends the Logan family
How do the settlers treat Chad and Mr. Rabun differently after Mr. Rabun defends the Logans?
Mr. Rabun: treated with respect, but reluctant
Chad: no one talks to him
What does Chad notice when he sticks his head out of the gap in the logs?
Anna Boyd
What does Chad say is better than the Indians leaving?
Having everyone happy and friendly again
Why is early fall the worst time of the year for the settlers?
The Indians usually attack in fall
What does Chad's father always tell him to do?
Not believe everything he hears, but to think and sift out the truth
How do the Indians know that the fort is the weakest in the area?
Traitor Logan tells them and shows them every cabin and field.
What does Amos tell Chad about what Josiah Logan does for his family?
Josiah is the one who feeds his family by hunting for meat
What do the people try to do when Amos and Mr. Rabun are not around?
Shove the Logan family out
How does Mr. Renfro react after the fire in the fort?
He keeps saying they can't win against the Indians. He thinks everyone should surrender and become prisoners so they hopefully won't get scalped.
What does Mrs. Rabun mean when she says "When hate comes in the gate, half the world ain't big enough"?
There is a lot of space in the fort for people, but once they begin to hate someone, having lots of room will mean nothing.
How does Chad feel after Amos compliments him on being so kind to Josiah?
Ashamed because he still doesn't take time to think everything through