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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children has Jethro's mother had?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

2. What dinner does Shadrach make for Jethro when he shares Tom's letter?
(a) Hot cakes.
(b) Roast beef.
(c) Roast chicken.
(d) Salad.

3. What does Shadrach tell Jethro to call the president?
(a) Mr. President.
(b) Mr. Lincoln.
(c) President Lincoln.
(d) Sir Lincoln.

4. What does Jenny give to Jethro as a special treat at the beginning of the book?
(a) A cup of coffee.
(b) Strawberries.
(c) A new book.
(d) The first greens from the garden.

5. What is the name of John's wife?
(a) Natalie.
(b) Nellie.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Nicole.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill do after resorting to physical blows with someone about his views?

2. Ellen's nephew favors which side of the war?

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

4. What does Jethro enjoy doing when the war begins?

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

(see the answer key)

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