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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. Where is John going a week after reading Tom's letter?

2. How many of Jethro's siblings have died at the beginning of the book?

3. Which side of the war does Jethro believe in?

4. Why was Jenny's suitor refused?

5. Who does Bill tell first about who he has chosen to fight for?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Ellen do after reading the first letter from Tom since he left for the war?

3. What reward does Jethro get at the beginning of the book?

4. What do Tom and Eb do at the beginning of the Civil War?

5. Where does Shardach live, and why is this arrangement so unique?

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

7. What does Bill choose to do at the end of Chapter 3, and why?

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

9. What is Matt doing when he gets hurt?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Responsibility and coming-of-age are two themes that are interwoven in many places of this plot. Where do these themes appear, and how do they work together to move the plot along?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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