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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Jethro's well made unusable?
(a) Dave Burdow poured sand and stones in it.
(b) A sick animal died in it.
(c) Guy Wortman poured coal oil in it.
(d) A flood moved large stones over the top of it.

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

3. Where does Shadrach live?
(a) In a small wood shack in the forest.
(b) In the schoolhouse.
(c) In a boarding house in town.
(d) In the Creighton's barn.

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

5. What is the name of Jethro's mother?
(a) Emma.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Ella.
(d) Emily.

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

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

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

9. Who brings the family news of the beginning of the war?
(a) Matt.
(b) Shadrach.
(c) David.
(d) The postman.

10. What is the name of the closest town to Jethro's house?
(a) Norton.
(b) Newlan.
(c) Norman.
(d) Newton.

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

12. How does the nation respond to the start of the war?
(a) They start to move.
(b) They cringe in fear.
(c) They celebrate.
(d) They are all very angry.

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

14. Who demands that the boys stop their talk of war?
(a) Matt.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Jethro.
(d) Shadrach.

15. What is the occupation of the man who helps Jethro when he is being bullied at the store?
(a) Trader.
(b) Store owner.
(c) Newspaper editor.
(d) Farmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eb do after the first big battle of the Civil War?

2. Where does Jethro and his family live?

3. Who helps Jethro in the fields when his father is hurt?

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

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

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