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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first big battle of the Civil War?
(a) The Battle of Gettysburg.
(b) The Battle of Bull Run.
(c) The Battle of Georgetown.
(d) The Battle of Winesborough.

2. How does the community feel about Bill's views?
(a) They are ashamed of him.
(b) They respect him.
(c) They resent them.
(d) They are suspicious of him.

3. Which side does Bill choose to fight for?
(a) The South.
(b) Neither side.
(c) The Union.
(d) The North.

4. Why was Jenny's suitor refused?
(a) She is too young.
(b) He has no money.
(c) Jenny did not love him.
(d) He is too young.

5. How many of Jethro's siblings have died at the beginning of the book?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who demands that the boys stop their talk of war?

2. What does Tom do after the first big battle of the Civil War?

3. What word does Bill use to describe war when talking to Jethro?

4. Which war begins during the second chapter of this book?

5. What does Jethro get to do now that he helps in the fields?

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