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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. What is General Hooker's nick-name?

2. Why does the Lawrence boy come home from the war in Chapter 7?

3. Who is Shadrach serving under in Chapter 8?

4. What month was the Gettysburg Address delivered in?

5. Who does John see while tending to rebel prisoners?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the county help the Creightons after their barn is burned down?

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

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

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

5. What makes Jethro less interested in his schooling at the beginning of Chapter 12?

6. What happens when men gather to build the Creightons' a new barn?

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

8. Where does John see Bill, and why?

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

10. What does Jethro do when he hears about the end of the war?

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

Guy Wortman and Dave Burdow are two characters who are very similar in their natures, but are markedly different in other ways. Use some examples from the text to compare and contrast these two dynamic characters.

Essay Topic 3

Love is a very important theme and motivating factor in this book. Which characters are most affected by this theme? Which relationships are the most significant to the plot and why?

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