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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ellen's nephew favors which side of the war?
(a) A little bit of both.
(b) The South.
(c) The North.
(d) Neither side.

2. What does Jethro get to do now that he helps in the fields?
(a) Get his own room.
(b) Ride a horse to town on his own.
(c) Get some money.
(d) Sit at the adult table.

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

4. How does Jethro feel as he listens to his brothers argue about the war?
(a) He is scared.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is proud.
(d) He is confused.

5. Where is Jethro's oldest brother at the beginning of the book?
(a) In Heaven.
(b) At war.
(c) In California.
(d) In jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jethro and his family live?

2. What is Ellen's nephew's name?

3. Who is Jethro's favorite brother?

4. What is Jethro and his family planting at the beginning of the book?

5. Who brings the family news of the beginning of the war?

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