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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 does Jeff tell his family of the army?

2. Where does the regiment march to the battle?

3. What do the new volunteers do when given their first order from Captain Clardy?

4. During the physical what does the doctor mention to Jeff?

5. What Cherokee commands a small Rebel cavalry unit and owns slaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What made Jeff's mind up about his 'dearest wish'?

2. On the third day of the march, Jeff discovered what?

3. Why does Jeff think Sparrow is murdered?

4. What detail does Jeff get at the Washbourne home?

5. Describe Captain Clardy's countenance while speaking to Jeff at Wilson's Creek.

6. How many men in the Union were from Kansas?

7. What does Noah know about their new commander?

8. Describe Edith Bussey's homeland.

9. Who were the men who came to Jeff's home?

10. Where do Jeff and the Kansas Volunteers overtake the main force of the enemy being led by General T.C. Hindman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) Explain the role that Clardy has in the story.

Part 2) How would the story have been different without Clardy?

Essay Topic 2

Which side of the battle would you have chosen to be on? Remember that there were more issues at stake than slavery. Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Part 1) Is it realistic that Jeff chose to go back to his Union side where he is badly treated rather than stay with Lucy?

Part 2) Would you have chosen your country over your true love? Explain your answer.

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