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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many northern soldiers are killed at Chancellorsville?
(a) 1,700.
(b) 700
(c) 7,000.
(d) 17,000.

2. What happens to Jethro's well while Matt is ill?
(a) It is filled in.
(b) It dries up.
(c) It is covered with large stones.
(d) It is contaminated.

3. How many of Jethro's siblings have died at the beginning of the book?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

4. What is the name of the first soldier in the area to return home from the war?
(a) Doug.
(b) Darrell.
(c) Dan.
(d) Don.

5. Who protects Jethro from an ambush as he is heading home from town?
(a) David Burdow.
(b) Ross Morton.
(c) Travis Bidwell.
(d) Russ Milton.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Creighton family receives their first war letter from who?

2. Who takes on the care of the farm at the end of the book?

3. What is the platform of the man running against Lincoln for his second term?

4. What month is it when Ellen first hears from Tom?

5. How old is Jenny when she gets married?

(see the answer key)

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