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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the president when this book takes place?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Adams.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Washington.

2. What do the men in Jethro's family do when they hear of the beginning of the war?
(a) Kneel to pray.
(b) Busy themselves with other tasks.
(c) Change the subject.
(d) Start fighting.

3. Who proposed to Jenny?
(a) Henry.
(b) Shadrach.
(c) David.
(d) Thomas.

4. Who loses the first big battle of the Civil War?
(a) The Union.
(b) The civilians.
(c) Nobody- it is a draw.
(d) The Confederates.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Ellen's nephew?

2. How far away from the Creighton's house is Shadrach's cabin?

3. Who does Bill tell first about who he has chosen to fight for?

4. What does Shadrach do for Jethro when he reads Tom's letter?

5. What happens to Jethro at night when the war begins?

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