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

2. How old is Jethro when this book begins?
(a) 15.
(b) 9.
(c) 12.
(d) 6.

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

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) Prays with him.
(d) Draws a map.

5. Who killed Jethro's sister, Mary?
(a) David Burdow.
(b) Thomas Bidwell.
(c) Donald Bidwell.
(d) Travis Burdow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which side does Bill choose to fight for?

2. How old was Mary when she died?

3. How was Jethro's well made unusable?

4. How old is Jethro when his father falls ill?

5. Who pays frequent visits to the farm while Matt is ill?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What added a lot of strain to the issues of war in Jethro's home state?

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

5. What does Jethro enjoy doing when the Civil War first begins?

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

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

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

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

10. What does Shadrach explain to Jethro before he leaves for war himself?

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