2. What do the men in Jethro's family try to avoid when they hear of the beginning of the war?
(a) Confrontation.
(b) Ellen's nephew.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Their mother.

3. How far away is the Creighton's house from the nearest town?
(a) 30 miles.
(b) 60 miles.
(c) 45 miles.
(d) 15 miles.

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

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

6. 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.

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

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

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

10. 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.

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

12. How does Bill think problems should be solved?
(a) With debates.
(b) With peace.
(c) With civil disputes.
(d) With votes.

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

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

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