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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. Whose house is Jethro nervous of passing on his way to town?

2. How old is Ellen's nephew?

3. Who pays frequent visits to the farm while Matt is ill?

4. What happens while Matt is heading to Dave Burdow's house?

5. Why is Matt's family being so targeted in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Shadrach explain to Jethro before he leaves for war himself?

4. What is Matt doing when he gets hurt?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Shadrach do after reading Tom's letter?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Betrayal is a theme introduced at the very beginning of this book. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters are most affected by it?

Essay Topic 2

Choosing sides is a theme that is presented in this book. What are some of the examples of this theme appearing, and how does it affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Despair is a theme that is placed in a number of sensitive places in the plot. What are some of these places, and what role does despair play in this book?

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