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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is a known hide-out for deserters?
(a) Point Protection.
(b) Point Prospect.
(c) Preservation Point.
(d) Perpetrator Point.

2. Where does Jethro go when he hears the war has ended?
(a) Into town.
(b) To the train station.
(c) To Ross Milton's house.
(d) To John's house.

3. Why does Jethro get frustrated while the men are talking after the barn has been built?
(a) He feels they should be more respectful.
(b) They think he is too young to join in the conversation.
(c) They think Jethro has a biased opinion.
(d) He thinks there are more important things to discuss.

4. Who sends a letter to Shadrach about the battle at Chicamauga Creek?
(a) Eb.
(b) Bill.
(c) Jethro.
(d) John.

5. Who led the Union Army in the battle of Gettysburg?
(a) Hooker.
(b) Haskell.
(c) Lee.
(d) Grant.

6. What battle does Shadrach write about in Chapter 8?
(a) New Madrid.
(b) Pea Ridge.
(c) Gettysburg.
(d) Antietam.

7. Why is Guy Wortman arrested?
(a) He is seen shooting at a family.
(b) His rifle is found in the Creighton's burned out barn.
(c) One of his men turns him in.
(d) He is caught stealing.

8. What is the name of the first soldier in the area to return home from the war?
(a) Dan.
(b) Doug.
(c) Don.
(d) Darrell.

9. Who is Shadrach serving under in Chapter 8?
(a) General Harvey.
(b) General Hacket.
(c) General Grant.
(d) General McCLellan.

10. Why does the Lawrence boy come home from the war in Chapter 7?
(a) His commander heard about his father's death.
(b) His time is up.
(c) He has a message to deliver.
(d) He is wounded.

11. What does Jethro say is bothering him when he is questioned after finding Eb?
(a) He has been smoking.
(b) He wishes he could join the army.
(c) He is tired.
(d) He has bad dreams.

12. Who tells Jethro about Lincoln's assassination?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Ross.
(c) Matt.
(d) Nancy.

13. What do soldiers do as they pass through towns in Georgia?
(a) Plunder and steal.
(b) Mock and beat the citizens.
(c) Kill livestock.
(d) Demand food from poor farmers.

14. Why are the people frustrated with the Union Army in Chapter 7?
(a) Their lack of supplies.
(b) Their poor treatment of the soldiers.
(c) Their lack of aggression.
(d) Their poor organization.

15. Who notices that Jethro is bothered by something after Jethro finds Eb?
(a) Matt.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Eb.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jethro use to help him understand what is happening during the war?

2. Who is sent to update the family record after getting the news from the Lawrence boy?

3. How are deserters punished?

4. What is General Hooker's nick-name?

5. What do Jenny and Jethro not like about the federal agents that come to the farm?

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