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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the nation respond to the start of the war?
(a) They celebrate.
(b) They are all very angry.
(c) They cringe in fear.
(d) They start to move.

2. How old is Jethro when his father falls ill?
(a) 9.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 10.

3. In Chapter 6, why does Matt want to thank Dave Burdow?
(a) For sending on some important news.
(b) For buying Jethro lunch.
(c) For protecting Jethro.
(d) For helping with the field work.

4. Who helps Jethro in the fields when his father is hurt?
(a) Ross Morton.
(b) Dave Burdow.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Jenny.

5. How was Jethro's well made unusable?
(a) A sick animal died in it.
(b) Dave Burdow poured sand and stones in it.
(c) Guy Wortman poured coal oil in it.
(d) A flood moved large stones over the top of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jethro enjoy doing when the war begins?

2. What does Eb do after the first big battle of the Civil War?

3. What does Bill do after resorting to physical blows with someone about his views?

4. Where is Jethro when he is told who Bill has chosen to fight for?

5. How are deserters punished?

(see the answer key)

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