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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, why does Matt want to thank Dave Burdow?
(a) For buying Jethro lunch.
(b) For sending on some important news.
(c) For helping with the field work.
(d) For protecting Jethro.

2. What caused Ellen's ailment in Chapter 5?
(a) They do not know.
(b) Eating bad chicken.
(c) Dropping a water bucket on her foot.
(d) Lack of coffee.

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

4. Where does Jethro and his family live?
(a) Kentucky.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Ohio.

5. Who pays frequent visits to the farm while Matt is ill?
(a) Russ Milton.
(b) Guy Wortman.
(c) Shadrach.
(d) Dave Burdow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom do after the first big battle of the Civil War?

2. Why is Matt's family being so targeted in Chapter 6?

3. How much older than Jethro is Jenny?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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