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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which war begins during the second chapter of this book?
(a) The French and Indian War.
(b) The Mexican War.
(c) The Revolutionary War.
(d) The Civil War.

2. Why do federal agents come to the Creighton's house?
(a) They are investigating Hig Phillips' murder.
(b) They think a deserter is hiding in the barn.
(c) They want Jethro to join the army.
(d) Eb has gone missing.

3. Why does Jethro get frustrated while the men are talking after the barn has been built?
(a) They think he is too young to join in the conversation.
(b) He thinks there are more important things to discuss.
(c) He feels they should be more respectful.
(d) They think Jethro has a biased opinion.

4. Which of the following is NOT something Jethro's father gives him before sending him to town?
(a) A rifle.
(b) Food.
(c) Trading goods.
(d) A knife.

5. What do the men all talk about after the barn has been built?
(a) Guy Wortman.
(b) The weather.
(c) The president.
(d) The war.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What word does Bill use to describe war when talking to Jethro?

3. Who helps Jethro when he is being bullied at the store?

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

5. Who did General Hooker replace in the army?

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