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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Bill think problems should be solved?
(a) With debates.
(b) With civil disputes.
(c) With peace.
(d) With votes.

3. What word does Bill use to describe war when talking to Jethro?
(a) Destructive.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Hypocritical.
(d) Useless.

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

5. Where does Ellen send Jethro after hearing from Tom?
(a) To Shadrach's cabin.
(b) To work in the fields.
(c) To town.
(d) To the barn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Jethro when his father falls ill?

2. Which side does Bill favor?

3. Whose farm was Jethro taking care of when his father was incapacitated?

4. How do many of Tom's friends die?

5. Who proposed to Jenny?

(see the answer key)

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