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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 Shadrach tell Jenny in his letter in Chapter 10?
(a) Not to hope too much for their future together.
(b) To find a way to move on.
(c) That he will be home soon.
(d) That he is a changed man.

2. Why is Hig Phillips murdered?
(a) His son joined the Confederate Army.
(b) He deserted.
(c) He helped a Union deserter.
(d) He dodged the draft.

3. What do Ellen and Nancy do for the men who help build their barn?
(a) Hold a dance.
(b) Make dinner.
(c) Promise them portions of the harvest.
(d) Pay them some money.

4. What year does Chapter 12 take place in?
(a) 1864.
(b) 1866.
(c) 1855.
(d) 1854.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Guy Wortman arrested?

2. Who is causing widespread destruction in the area in Chapter 7?

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

4. Why has Jethro stopped concentrating on his lessons in Chapter 12?

5. What news does the Lawrence boy bring home from the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Jenny and Jethro do when they hear of Tom's death?

2. What good news does John send his family about Bill?

3. What makes Jethro less interested in his schooling at the beginning of Chapter 12?

4. What helps Shadrach while he is with his aunt?

5. What does Jethro get upset about when the men are talking after building the new barn?

6. How do Jenny and Jethro follow what is happening in the war?

7. What does Shadrach write to Jethro about in Chapter 11?

8. What happens when Jenny goes to D.C.?

9. What does Shadrach's aunt write to the Creighton family about?

10. What does Jethro do when he is conflicted about Eb's desertion?

(see the answer keys)

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