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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ellen's nephew's name?
(a) Wilse.
(b) William.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Willy.

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

3. Which side does Bill favor?
(a) A little bit of both.
(b) The South.
(c) The North.
(d) Neither side.

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

5. How old was Mary when she died?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 16.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does John have?

2. How much older than Jethro is Jenny?

3. What do the men in Jethro's family do when they hear of the beginning of the war?

4. How does Jethro feel as he listens to his brothers argue about the war?

5. How many of Jethro's siblings have died at the beginning of the book?

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