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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. Why does Jenny not want to share with Jethro when she receives something important?

2. How does the nation respond to the start of the war?

3. What is the first big battle of the Civil War?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Jethro feel about the love between Shadrach and Jenny?

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

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

5. What does Ellen's nephew do when he first comes to visit Ellen?

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

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

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

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

10. How does Bill feel about the war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Security and safety are two themes that are touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

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