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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. Why are the people frustrated with the Union Army in Chapter 7?
(a) Their poor organization.
(b) Their poor treatment of the soldiers.
(c) Their lack of supplies.
(d) Their lack of aggression.

2. Why does Jethro get frustrated while the men are talking after the barn has been built?
(a) They think he is too young to join in the conversation.
(b) He feels they should be more respectful.
(c) They think Jethro has a biased opinion.
(d) He thinks there are more important things to discuss.

3. Who is sent to update the family record after getting the news from the Lawrence boy?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Jethro.
(d) Eliza.

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

5. Who does John see while tending to rebel prisoners?
(a) Tom.
(b) Shad.
(c) Eb.
(d) Bill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jethro use to help him understand what is happening during the war?

2. Which of the following is NOT a battle won by the Confederates?

3. Who led the Confederate Army in the battle of Gettysburg?

4. Where is Jethro when he hears of Lincoln's assassination?

5. Who wins the battle of Gettysburg?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is the first in the area to return from the war, and what news does he bring?

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

4. What happens that ruins the peace in Jethro's life after the war is ended?

5. Where does Jethro go at the end of the book and why?

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

7. What does John write about at the beginning of Chapter 11?

8. How does Shadrach feel about his leaders in Chapter 8?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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