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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the president when this book takes place?
(a) Adams.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Washington.
(d) Lincoln.

2. How much older than Jethro is Jenny?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 5 years.

3. What happens to Jethro at night when the war begins?
(a) He can't sleep.
(b) He stays up reading.
(c) He fears his house will be attacked.
(d) He has nightmares.

4. How does Jethro view the impending war?
(a) He is frightened of losing one of his brothers.
(b) He sees it as an adventure.
(c) He thinks it will boost the corn sales.
(d) He finds it all very confusing.

5. Who does Bill tell first about who he has chosen to fight for?
(a) Jethro.
(b) Ellen.
(c) John.
(d) Jenny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jenny's father refuse to let her marry Shadrach after receiving Tom's letter?

2. Who pays frequent visits to the farm while Matt is ill?

3. What caused Ellen's ailment in Chapter 5?

4. What is the name of the closest town to Jethro's house?

5. Who brings the family news of the beginning of the war?

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