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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 do when they hear of the beginning of the war?
(a) Kneel to pray.
(b) Start fighting.
(c) Change the subject.
(d) Busy themselves with other tasks.

2. 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.

3. What does Jethro enjoy doing when the war begins?
(a) Learning about the army advancements.
(b) Reading about the Union success.
(c) Reading about the Confederate success.
(d) Pretending to be a soldier.

4. What does Jenny receive that she does not want to share with Jethro?
(a) A letter.
(b) A book.
(c) Some candy.
(d) Some bread.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jenny give to Jethro as a special treat at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Shadrach tell Jethro to call the president?

3. How did the mob want to kill the man who killed Mary?

4. How far away from the Creighton's house is Shadrach's cabin?

5. Where is John going a week after reading Tom's letter?

(see the answer key)

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