Rifles for Watie | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1, Linn County, Kansas, 1861

1. What is Jeff remembering as he plows the field?

2. Describe Edith Bussey's homeland.

3. What are Jeff's father's views in the growing political dispute in their area?

4. What made Jeff's mind up about his 'dearest wish'?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2, Bushwhackers

5. What does Jeff find when he returns home after hearing the seahorn blast?

6. Who were the men who came to Jeff's home?

7. What is Bess's role in the...
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