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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Ellen's nephew?
(a) The same age as Shadrach.
(b) As old as her older sons.
(c) Younger than Jethro.
(d) A few years younger than Jenny.

2. What battle does Shadrach write about in Chapter 8?
(a) Gettysburg.
(b) Pea Ridge.
(c) New Madrid.
(d) Antietam.

3. Why does Jethro get frustrated while the men are talking after the barn has been built?
(a) They think he is too young to join in the conversation.
(b) They think Jethro has a biased opinion.
(c) He thinks there are more important things to discuss.
(d) He feels they should be more respectful.

4. What caused Ellen's ailment in Chapter 5?
(a) Lack of coffee.
(b) Dropping a water bucket on her foot.
(c) They do not know.
(d) Eating bad chicken.

5. How far away from the Creighton's house is Shadrach's cabin?
(a) 2 miles.
(b) 3 miles.
(c) 1 mile.
(d) 4 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill do after resorting to physical blows with someone about his views?

2. What do Jenny and Jethro not like about the federal agents that come to the farm?

3. Who is given charge of the farm when Matt is incapacitated?

4. How does Jethro view the impending war?

5. Who sends some good logs over to help build the Creighton's barn?

(see the answer key)

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