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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Jethro at night when the war begins?
(a) He fears his house will be attacked.
(b) He stays up reading.
(c) He has nightmares.
(d) He can't sleep.

2. How do most people hear updates about the war?
(a) Word of mouth.
(b) Letters from soldiers.
(c) Radio broadcasts.
(d) Newpapers.

3. What do the men in Jethro's family try to avoid when they hear of the beginning of the war?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Their mother.
(c) Confrontation.
(d) Ellen's nephew.

4. How old is Jethro when this book begins?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 6.
(d) 9.

5. Why was Jenny's suitor refused?
(a) He is too young.
(b) Jenny did not love him.
(c) He has no money.
(d) She is too young.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do many of Tom's friends die?

2. Which side of the war does Jethro believe in?

3. Which side does Bill choose to fight for?

4. What is Tom's first battle?

5. How does Jethro feel as he listens to his brothers argue about the war?

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