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

2. Which side does Bill favor?

3. How old is Jethro when his father falls ill?

4. Ellen's nephew favors which side of the war?

5. What is Jethro and his family planting at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Jethro and his mother feel about the onset of the Civil War?

3. What harm is done to Jethro's farm while Matt is ill?

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

5. What happens when Jethro gets to the store in town?

6. What does Jethro's mother praise him for at the beginning of the book?

7. What is Ellen suffering from in Chapter 5?

8. What is happening at the very beginning of the book?

9. How does Bill feel about the war?

10. What happens when Jenny receives a personal letter from Shadrach?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

Power and greed are two common themes in this book. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations

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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