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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many of Jethro's siblings have died at the beginning of the book?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

2. How does Jethro view the impending war?
(a) He is frightened of losing one of his brothers.
(b) He sees it as an adventure.
(c) He thinks it will boost the corn sales.
(d) He finds it all very confusing.

3. What is General Hooker's nick-name?
(a) Hook and Sinker.
(b) Hookin' em' Hooker.
(c) Fighting Joe.
(d) General Joe.

4. Which of the following is NOT something that Jethro does for the FIRST time in Chapter 5?
(a) Deliver a message.
(b) Barter goods.
(c) Handle a team.
(d) Drive to town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose house is Jethro nervous of passing on his way to town?

2. What month is it when Ellen first hears from Tom?

3. Where are the Creighton births and deaths recorded?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what is Jethro sent into town to get?

5. What gift is Jethro given while he is in town?

(see the answer key)

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