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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what is Jethro sent into town to get?
(a) Castor oil.
(b) Coffee.
(c) The doctor.
(d) A bandage.

4. Where is Shadrach heading a week after reading Tom's letter?
(a) On a trip abroad.
(b) To fight for the Confederacy.
(c) To fight for the Union.
(d) Taking his family out west.

5. Who demands that the boys stop their talk of war?
(a) Shadrach.
(b) Matt.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Jethro.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who loses the first big battle of the Civil War?

2. How old is Jethro when this book begins?

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

4. How does Bill's family feel about his views?

5. What is Shadrach's profession?

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