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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ellen's nephew favors which side of the war?
(a) Neither side.
(b) The North.
(c) The South.
(d) A little bit of both.

2. The Creighton family receives their first war letter from who?
(a) Eb.
(b) John.
(c) Bill.
(d) Tom.

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

4. Who is the president when this book takes place?
(a) Washington.
(b) Adams.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Jefferson.

5. What is Shadrach's profession?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Carpenter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do most people hear updates about the war?

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

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

4. Who does Bill tell first about who he has chosen to fight for?

5. Who brings the family news of the beginning of the war?

(see the answer key)

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