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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Creighton family receives their first war letter from who?
(a) Bill.
(b) John.
(c) Eb.
(d) Tom.

2. Where is Ellen's nephew from?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) Kentucky.
(d) South Carolina.

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

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

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

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

7. What dinner does Shadrach make for Jethro when he shares Tom's letter?
(a) Roast beef.
(b) Hot cakes.
(c) Salad.
(d) Roast chicken.

8. How many children has Jethro's mother had?
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 6.

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

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

11. What does Shadrach do for Jethro when he reads Tom's letter?
(a) Promises to find Tom and bring him home.
(b) Draws a map.
(c) Tells him that Tom will be fine.
(d) Prays with him.

12. How do many of Tom's friends die?
(a) Froze to death.
(b) Got shot.
(c) Died of food poisoning.
(d) Starved to death.

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

14. How old is Jenny at the beginning of the book?
(a) 12.
(b) 16.
(c) 14.
(d) 18.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who fights the most with Bill about his views when the war begins?

3. Who sent the letter that Jenny does not want to share with Jethro?

4. What does Shadrach tell Jethro to call the president?

5. What happens to Jethro at night when the war begins?

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