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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Jethro when he is told who Bill has chosen to fight for?
(a) In school.
(b) In his bed.
(c) In the fields.
(d) In the barn.

2. What gift is Jethro given while he is in town?
(a) A horse whip.
(b) A book.
(c) An ink and paper set.
(d) A piece of candy.

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

4. Who refused Jenny's suitor?
(a) Jenny's mother.
(b) Jenny's brothers.
(c) Jenny's father.
(d) Jenny.

5. Why does John's family decide to stay with Ellen?
(a) They are worried about Matt dying.
(b) Jethro needs the help.
(c) They are low on food.
(d) Their dog went missing.

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

7. Where is Jethro's oldest brother at the beginning of the book?
(a) In Heaven.
(b) At war.
(c) In California.
(d) In jail.

8. How old was Mary when she died?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 16.
(d) 14.

9. Who helps Jethro understand why Jenny won't share what she has with Jethro?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Eliza.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Natalie.

10. Which side does Tom favor?
(a) The North.
(b) A little bit of both.
(c) Neither side.
(d) The South.

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

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

13. Where does Jethro and his family live?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Kentucky.
(d) Illinois.

14. Which of the following is NOT something that Jethro does for the FIRST time in Chapter 5?
(a) Barter goods.
(b) Drive to town.
(c) Deliver a message.
(d) Handle a team.

15. Who loses the first big battle of the Civil War?
(a) The civilians.
(b) The Union.
(c) Nobody- it is a draw.
(d) The Confederates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something Jethro's father gives him before sending him to town?

2. In Chapter 6, why does Matt want to thank Dave Burdow?

3. What is the name of Jethro's father?

4. What happens while Matt is heading to Dave Burdow's house?

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

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