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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Ellen send Jethro after hearing from Tom?
(a) To Shadrach's cabin.
(b) To town.
(c) To work in the fields.
(d) To the barn.

3. What is Tom's first battle?
(a) Fort Donelson.
(b) Fort Dunley.
(c) Fort Dumbleton.
(d) Fort Donler.

4. What is the name of John's wife?
(a) Natalie.
(b) Nicole.
(c) Nellie.
(d) Nancy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jethro's favorite brother?

2. Who helps Jethro when he is being bullied at the store?

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

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

5. What does Jenny give to Jethro as a special treat at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What responsibilities does Jethro take on when Matt is hurt?

2. Which side of the debate does Ellen's nephew believe in?

3. What does Shadrach do after reading Tom's letter?

4. What does Ellen's nephew do when he first comes to visit Ellen?

5. Why is Jethro sent to town alone in Chapter 5?

6. How old is Jenny, and what is her role in the household?

7. What does Jethro's mother praise him for at the beginning of the book?

8. What happens to the farm while Matt is ill?

9. What is Matt doing when he gets hurt?

10. What happens to Jethro on his ride home from town?

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