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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. President.
(b) Mr. Lincoln.
(c) Sir Lincoln.
(d) President Lincoln.

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

3. What month is it when Ellen first hears from Tom?
(a) November.
(b) January.
(c) December.
(d) February.

4. Why does Jenny's father refuse to let her marry Shadrach after receiving Tom's letter?
(a) He is on the wrong side of the debate.
(b) He has no money.
(c) He is going to war.
(d) He is too young.

5. How old is Jenny at the beginning of the book?
(a) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Jethro's father?

2. What is Jethro and his family planting at the beginning of the book?

3. What is Ellen suffering from at the beginning of Chapter 5?

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

5. What happens to Jethro at night when the war begins?

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