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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jethro view the impending war?
(a) He sees it as an adventure.
(b) He thinks it will boost the corn sales.
(c) He is frightened of losing one of his brothers.
(d) He finds it all very confusing.

2. Who fights the most with Bill about his views when the war begins?
(a) John.
(b) Shadrach.
(c) Matt.
(d) Wilse.

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

4. Who comforts Jethro when he gets scared of the war?
(a) Shadrach.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Bill.

5. Who pays frequent visits to the farm while Matt is ill?
(a) Russ Milton.
(b) Guy Wortman.
(c) Shadrach.
(d) Dave Burdow.

6. How does Bill's family feel about his views?
(a) They are suspicious of him.
(b) They resent them.
(c) They respect him.
(d) They are ashamed of him.

7. What do some people do on battlefields when the war begins?
(a) Call for peace.
(b) Protest.
(c) Take pictures.
(d) Picnic.

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

9. In Chapter 6, why does Matt want to thank Dave Burdow?
(a) For protecting Jethro.
(b) For buying Jethro lunch.
(c) For helping with the field work.
(d) For sending on some important news.

10. What does Shadrach tell Jethro to call the president?
(a) President Lincoln.
(b) Sir Lincoln.
(c) Mr. President.
(d) Mr. Lincoln.

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

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

13. How do most people hear updates about the war?
(a) Radio broadcasts.
(b) Word of mouth.
(c) Letters from soldiers.
(d) Newpapers.

14. Where does Jethro eat lunch while he is in town?
(a) At a restaurant.
(b) By a stream.
(c) At the store.
(d) In his wagon.

15. What is done about the frequent visitors to the farm while Matt is ill?
(a) Neighbors create a watch.
(b) Food is put out for them.
(c) The sheriff is called.
(d) Jethro stands on guard every night.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what is Jethro sent into town to get?

2. What does Shadrach do for Jethro when he reads Tom's letter?

3. What caused Ellen's ailment in Chapter 5?

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

5. How many of Jethro's siblings have died at the beginning of the book?

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