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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How much older than Jethro is Jenny?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 3 years.

3. Where is the first battle of the war?
(a) Fort Sumter.
(b) Fort Summer.
(c) Fort Sumpton.
(d) Fort Summersville.

4. How many children does John have?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

5. What does Jenny give to Jethro as a special treat at the beginning of the book?
(a) A new book.
(b) A cup of coffee.
(c) The first greens from the garden.
(d) Strawberries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ellen's nephew favors which side of the war?

2. Who demands that the boys stop their talk of war?

3. What do the men in Jethro's family try to avoid when they hear of the beginning of the war?

4. How old was Mary when she died?

5. What is the name of Jethro's mother?

(see the answer key)

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