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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 in Jethro's family try to avoid when they hear of the beginning of the war?
(a) Ellen's nephew.
(b) Their mother.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Confrontation.

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

3. How much older than Jethro is Jenny?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 4 years.

4. Why does Jenny not want to share with Jethro when she receives something important?
(a) It is very personal.
(b) Jethro was mean to her.
(c) She wants to read it first.
(d) She has been craving bread.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the first soldier in the area to return home from the war?

2. Who killed Jethro's sister, Mary?

3. Who is Jethro's favorite brother?

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

5. The Creightons' receive help with their barn in which seasons?

(see the answer key)

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