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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the men waiting for at Jethro's house while they talk with Ellen's nephew?

2. Which of the following is NOT something that Jethro does for the FIRST time in Chapter 5?

3. Who is given charge of the farm when Matt is incapacitated?

4. In Chapter 6, why does Matt want to thank Dave Burdow?

5. Why does Jenny's father refuse to let her marry Shadrach after receiving Tom's letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the Creighton table when the subject of the war is brought up?

2. Why is Jethro's farm being targeted in Chapter 6?

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

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

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

6. What happens to the farm while Matt is ill?

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

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

9. What happens when Ellen hears the men all debating heatedly about the issues of the war?

10. How does Bill feel about the war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

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