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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is done about the frequent visitors to the farm while Matt is ill?
(a) The sheriff is called.
(b) Food is put out for them.
(c) Neighbors create a watch.
(d) Jethro stands on guard every night.

2. Where does Jethro eat lunch while he is in town?
(a) In his wagon.
(b) At the store.
(c) At a restaurant.
(d) By a stream.

3. Which war begins during the second chapter of this book?
(a) The Mexican War.
(b) The French and Indian War.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) The Revolutionary War.

4. Who killed Jethro's sister, Mary?
(a) Donald Bidwell.
(b) Travis Burdow.
(c) Thomas Bidwell.
(d) David Burdow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Bill use to describe war when talking to Jethro?

2. Who loses the first big battle of the Civil War?

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

4. What caused Ellen's ailment in Chapter 5?

5. Which side does Tom favor?

(see the answer key)

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