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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) That he will be home soon.
(b) That he is a changed man.
(c) Not to hope too much for their future together.
(d) To find a way to move on.

2. Who does Shad plan to vote for in the next presidential election?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) McClellan.
(c) Lee.
(d) Grant.

3. How many men show up to help re-build the Creighton's barn?
(a) 25.
(b) 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 10.

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

5. Who tells Jethro about Lincoln's assassination?
(a) Ross.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Matt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month does the battle at Chancellorsville take place?

2. What do the men all talk about after the barn has been built?

3. Where does Jethro go when he hears the war has ended?

4. Who sends some good logs over to help build the Creighton's barn?

5. Who runs against Lincoln for his second term in office?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when men gather to build the Creightons' a new barn?

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

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

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

5. How does the county help the Creightons after their barn is burned down?

6. Why do federal agents come to the Creighton farm?

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

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

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

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

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