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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What news does the Lawrence boy bring home from the war?
(a) Eb is dead.
(b) Tom is dead.
(c) Shad is wounded.
(d) Bill is alive.

5. Where is the first battle of the war?
(a) Fort Sumpton.
(b) Fort Summersville.
(c) Fort Sumter.
(d) Fort Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the most riled up about the beginning of the war?

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

3. The Creightons' receive help with their barn in which seasons?

4. Who is sent to update the family record after getting the news from the Lawrence boy?

5. What is done about the frequent visitors to the farm while Matt is ill?

(see the answer key)

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