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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men in Jethro's family do when they hear of the beginning of the war?
(a) Start fighting.
(b) Kneel to pray.
(c) Change the subject.
(d) Busy themselves with other tasks.

2. What do the men in the store tease Jethro about?
(a) Mary's death.
(b) His young age.
(c) Tom dying at war.
(d) Bill joining the Confederate Army.

3. Why does John's family decide to stay with Ellen?
(a) They are worried about Matt dying.
(b) Their dog went missing.
(c) Jethro needs the help.
(d) They are low on food.

4. How does the community feel about Bill's views?
(a) They respect him.
(b) They are suspicious of him.
(c) They are ashamed of him.
(d) They resent them.

5. What do some people do on battlefields when the war begins?
(a) Take pictures.
(b) Protest.
(c) Call for peace.
(d) Picnic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens while Matt is heading to Dave Burdow's house?

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

3. Which of the following is NOT something that Jethro does for the FIRST time in Chapter 5?

4. Who pays frequent visits to the farm while Matt is ill?

5. Who is given charge of the farm when Matt is incapacitated?

(see the answer key)

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