2. What happens to Jethro at night when the war begins?
(a) He has nightmares.
(b) He can't sleep.
(c) He fears his house will be attacked.
(d) He stays up reading.

3. What does Eb do after the first big battle of the Civil War?
(a) Goes to college.
(b) Joins the Union Army.
(c) Takes a trip aboad to avoid the fighting.
(d) Joins the Confederate Army.

4. Who does Bill tell first about who he has chosen to fight for?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Jethro.
(d) John.

5. 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 has been craving bread.
(d) She wants to read it first.

6. What do the men in the store tease Jethro about?
(a) His young age.
(b) Tom dying at war.
(c) Bill joining the Confederate Army.
(d) Mary's death.

7. How old is Jethro when this book begins?
(a) 9.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 15.

8. Who sent the letter that Jenny does not want to share with Jethro?
(a) Bill.
(b) Shadrach.
(c) Tom.
(d) Eb.

9. What word does Bill use to describe war when talking to Jethro?
(a) Hypocritical.
(b) Destructive.
(c) Useless.
(d) Foolish.

10. Which war begins during the second chapter of this book?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) The Mexican War.
(c) The French and Indian War.
(d) The Revolutionary War.

11. What is Ellen's nephew's name?
(a) Wilson.
(b) William.
(c) Wilse.
(d) Willy.

12. How many children does John have?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

13. What month is it when Ellen first hears from Tom?
(a) December.
(b) January.
(c) November.
(d) February.

14. What do many of Tom's friends do when the weather gets warm?
(a) Sold their blankets.
(b) Got heat exhaustion.
(c) Died of thirst.
(d) Threw their winter gear away.

15. Where is Shadrach heading a week after reading Tom's letter?
(a) On a trip abroad.
(b) To fight for the Union.
(c) Taking his family out west.
(d) To fight for the Confederacy.