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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Light Bread and Apple Butter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the physical what does the doctor mention to Jeff?
(a) That he could catch the pneumonia.
(b) That he has a fine chest.
(c) That he has flat feet.
(d) That he needs new shoes.

2. What time of day do they begin walking?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Dusk.
(c) Twilight.
(d) Noon.

3. How does Jeff get to Fort Leavenworth?
(a) He rides the neighbor's wagon.
(b) He travels there on foot.
(c) He joins a wagon train.
(d) He rides his mule.

4. What does the doctor say to Jeff about his chest?
(a) That his chest is small.
(b) That his chest is fine enough to get shot.
(c) That his chest could catch pneumonia.
(d) That his chest is rounded.

5. Where is the Bussey farm located?
(a) Twin County, Kansas.
(b) Linn County, Kansas.
(c) Winn County, Kansas.
(d) Twin County, Kentucky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the regiment march to the battle?

2. Why does Jeff leave home?

3. Who is the sixteen-year-old neighbor that travels with Jeff?

4. What is Jeff's fear as he leaves the house?

5. What happens to General Lyon at the Battle of Wilson's Creek?

(see the answer key)

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