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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the president when this book takes place?
(a) Adams.
(b) Washington.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Jefferson.

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

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

4. Who kept a mob from killing the man who killed Mary?
(a) Matt Creighton.
(b) David Burdow.
(c) Jethro.
(d) Shadrach Hale.

5. Where is Shadrach heading a week after reading Tom's letter?
(a) Taking his family out west.
(b) To fight for the Union.
(c) On a trip abroad.
(d) To fight for the Confederacy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many children does John have?

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

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

5. What is Ellen suffering from at the beginning of Chapter 5?

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