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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 do federal agents come to the Creighton's house?

2. Who is causing widespread destruction in the area in Chapter 7?

3. What do the men all talk about after the barn has been built?

4. How does Shadrach describe Grant in Chapter 11?

5. What does Jethro use to write proper letters?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jethro do when he is conflicted about Eb's desertion?

2. What does Jethro get upset about when the men are talking after building the new barn?

3. What happens to Hig Phillips in Chapter 9, and why?

4. What does Shadrach write to Jethro about in Chapter 11?

5. Why do federal agents come to the Creighton farm?

6. What good news does John send his family about Bill?

7. What does Shadrach's aunt write to the Creighton family about?

8. How does Shadrach feel about his leaders in Chapter 8?

9. What happens that ruins the peace in Jethro's life after the war is ended?

10. Who is the first in the area to return from the war, and what news does he bring?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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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