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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does John's family decide to stay with Ellen?
(a) Their dog went missing.
(b) Jethro needs the help.
(c) They are low on food.
(d) They are worried about Matt dying.

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

3. What happens to Jethro's barn while Matt is ill?
(a) It burns down.
(b) It is contaminated.
(c) It is flooded.
(d) It is torn apart.

4. What word does Bill use to describe war when talking to Jethro?
(a) Hypocritical.
(b) Useless.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Destructive.

5. What is done about the frequent visitors to the farm while Matt is ill?
(a) The sheriff is called.
(b) Food is put out for them.
(c) Neighbors create a watch.
(d) Jethro stands on guard every night.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bill think problems should be solved?

2. How did Jethro's barn get destroyed?

3. Who sent the letter that Jenny does not want to share with Jethro?

4. What does Eb do after the first big battle of the Civil War?

5. What does Jethro carry while working in the fields after the federal agents come to the farm?

(see the answer key)

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