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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Shadrach's profession?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Farmer.

3. Which side does Bill choose to fight for?
(a) The North.
(b) Neither side.
(c) The Union.
(d) The South.

4. What does Eb do after the first big battle of the Civil War?
(a) Goes to college.
(b) Joins the Union Army.
(c) Joins the Confederate Army.
(d) Takes a trip aboad to avoid the fighting.

5. Where does Jethro and his family live?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Kentucky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comforts Jethro when he gets scared of the war?

2. Who is the president when this book takes place?

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

4. How does Bill's family feel about his views?

5. What does Jenny give to Jethro as a special treat at the beginning of the book?

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