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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jethro enjoy doing when the war begins?
(a) Learning about the army advancements.
(b) Pretending to be a soldier.
(c) Reading about the Confederate success.
(d) Reading about the Union success.

2. Whose farm was Jethro taking care of when his father was incapacitated?
(a) Matt's.
(b) Shadrach's.
(c) Dave Burdow's.
(d) John's.

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

4. Who is given charge of the farm when Matt is incapacitated?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Dave Burdow.
(c) Jethro.
(d) Ellen.

5. Who fights the most with Bill about his views when the war begins?
(a) John.
(b) Matt.
(c) Shadrach.
(d) Wilse.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are deserters punished?

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

3. How old is Jethro when his father falls ill?

4. Who loses the first big battle of the Civil War?

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

(see the answer key)

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