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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men all talk about after the barn has been built?
(a) The weather.
(b) The war.
(c) Guy Wortman.
(d) The president.

2. Where does Jethro eat lunch while he is in town?
(a) At a restaurant.
(b) At the store.
(c) In his wagon.
(d) By a stream.

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

4. What is the name of Jethro's mother?
(a) Emma.
(b) Ella.
(c) Emily.
(d) Ellen.

5. Who sent the letter that Jenny does not want to share with Jethro?
(a) Eb.
(b) Shadrach.
(c) Bill.
(d) Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jethro and his family live?

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

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

4. How many children has Jethro's mother had?

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

(see the answer key)

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