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

2. What is the name of the closest town to Jethro's house?
(a) Newton.
(b) Newlan.
(c) Norman.
(d) Norton.

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

4. What does Eb do after the first big battle of the Civil War?
(a) Goes to college.
(b) Takes a trip aboad to avoid the fighting.
(c) Joins the Confederate Army.
(d) Joins the Union Army.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jethro get to do now that he helps in the fields?

2. Who protects Jethro from an ambush as he is heading home from town?

3. Why does Jenny's father refuse to let her marry Shadrach after receiving Tom's letter?

4. What is the first big battle of the Civil War?

5. How old is Jethro when this book begins?

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