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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Jethro when his father falls ill?
(a) 9.
(b) 14.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

2. Who helps Jethro in the fields when his father is hurt?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Dave Burdow.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Ross Morton.

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

4. Why do federal agents come to the Creighton's house?
(a) They are investigating Hig Phillips' murder.
(b) They want Jethro to join the army.
(c) Eb has gone missing.
(d) They think a deserter is hiding in the barn.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the nation respond to the start of the war?

2. Where are the strange noises in the woods coming from while Jethro is working in the field?

3. Who does Jethro write a letter to after finding Eb?

4. Why is Hig Phillips murdered?

5. How are deserters punished?

(see the answer key)

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