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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Jethro's oldest brother at the beginning of the book?
(a) At war.
(b) In California.
(c) In Heaven.
(d) In jail.

2. Who brings the family news of the beginning of the war?
(a) Matt.
(b) The postman.
(c) David.
(d) Shadrach.

3. What does Shadrach tell Jethro to NOT call the president?
(a) Abe.
(b) Honest Abe.
(c) Abraham.
(d) Lincoln.

4. How many children does John have?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

5. Who are the men waiting for at Jethro's house while they talk with Ellen's nephew?
(a) The news carrier.
(b) Shadrach.
(c) Matt.
(d) The postman.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How old is Jenny at the beginning of the book?

4. What do some people do on battlefields when the war begins?

5. Which side does Bill choose to fight for?

(see the answer key)

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