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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ellen's nephew favors which side of the war?
(a) A little bit of both.
(b) The South.
(c) Neither side.
(d) The North.

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

3. The Creighton family receives their first war letter from who?
(a) John.
(b) Tom.
(c) Eb.
(d) Bill.

4. What is Ellen suffering from at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) A headache.
(b) Some chest pains.
(c) A sprained ankle.
(d) A stomach ache.

5. Which of the following is NOT a battle won by the Confederates?
(a) New Madrid.
(b) Pea Ridge.
(c) Fort Sumter.
(d) New Orleans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings the family news of the beginning of the war?

2. What do the men in Jethro's family try to avoid when they hear of the beginning of the war?

3. Where does Jethro eat lunch while he is in town?

4. Who is the president when this book takes place?

5. Why are the people frustrated with the Union Army in Chapter 7?

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