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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. Who fights the most with Bill about his views when the war begins?
(a) Shadrach.
(b) Wilse.
(c) John.
(d) Matt.

2. Who protects Jethro from an ambush as he is heading home from town?
(a) Russ Milton.
(b) Travis Bidwell.
(c) Ross Morton.
(d) David Burdow.

3. How old is Jethro when his father falls ill?
(a) 9.
(b) 10.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ellen suffering from at the beginning of Chapter 5?

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

3. How old was Mary when she died?

4. Who is given charge of the farm when Matt is incapacitated?

5. Which side does Tom favor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Jethro prepared for his first trip into town?

2. What causes the nation to be more serious about the Civil War?

3. Where does Shardach live, and why is this arrangement so unique?

4. What does Ellen do after reading the first letter from Tom since he left for the war?

5. How is Jethro helped after his experience in the town store?

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

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

8. How does Jethro feel about the love between Shadrach and Jenny?

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

10. What is Ellen suffering from in Chapter 5?

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