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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. How many children has Jethro's mother had?

2. How old is Jenny at the beginning of the book?

3. Who proposed to Jenny?

4. Why does John's family decide to stay with Ellen?

5. The Creighton family receives their first war letter from who?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Tom say in his first letter home from the war?

6. Which side of the debate does Ellen's nephew believe in?

7. What causes the nation to be more serious about the Civil War?

8. What is Matt doing when he gets hurt?

9. How does Bill feel about the war?

10. How old is Jenny, and what is her role in the household?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jethro endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

The story takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affect the course of the plot. Why might Irene Hunt have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

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