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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is given charge of the farm when Matt is incapacitated?
(a) Jethro.
(b) Dave Burdow.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Jenny.

2. What gift is Jethro given while he is in town?
(a) A book.
(b) An ink and paper set.
(c) A horse whip.
(d) A piece of candy.

3. Who proposed to Jenny?
(a) Shadrach.
(b) Henry.
(c) David.
(d) Thomas.

4. What do many of Tom's friends do when the weather gets warm?
(a) Sold their blankets.
(b) Threw their winter gear away.
(c) Got heat exhaustion.
(d) Died of thirst.

5. What happens to Jethro at night when the war begins?
(a) He can't sleep.
(b) He has nightmares.
(c) He stays up reading.
(d) He fears his house will be attacked.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Jethro when he is being bullied at the store?

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

3. What becomes a very common thing for soldiers to do after the first year of war?

4. Who demands that the boys stop their talk of war?

5. How does Jethro view the impending war?

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