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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. Ellen's nephew favors which side of the war?
(a) Neither side.
(b) The South.
(c) The North.
(d) A little bit of both.

2. Whose house is Jethro nervous of passing on his way to town?
(a) Donald Bidwell's
(b) Thomas Bidwell's.
(c) Travis Burdow's.
(d) David Burdow's.

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

4. What does Jenny give to Jethro as a special treat at the beginning of the book?
(a) Strawberries.
(b) A cup of coffee.
(c) A new book.
(d) The first greens from the garden.

5. Who helps Jethro in the fields when his father is hurt?
(a) Ross Morton.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Dave Burdow.
(d) Ellen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which side does Tom favor?

2. What month is it when Ellen first hears from Tom?

3. What is the name of Jethro's mother?

4. How old is Ellen's nephew?

5. Who is the president when this book takes place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is happening at the very beginning of the book?

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

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

4. How does Jethro feel as he listens to his brothers and cousin debate the issues of the war?

5. How do Jethro and his mother feel about the onset of the Civil War?

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

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

8. What does Bill think about the issues of the war?

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

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

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