View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ellen suffering from at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) A sprained ankle.
(b) Some chest pains.
(c) A headache.
(d) A stomach ache.

2. Which of the following is NOT something donated to the Creighton's after their barn is destroyed?
(a) Harness.
(b) Wagon.
(c) Horse.
(d) Grain.

3. What is the name of Jethro's mother?
(a) Emily.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Ella.
(d) Emma.

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

5. What is the occupation of the man who helps Jethro when he is being bullied at the store?
(a) Newspaper editor.
(b) Store owner.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Trader.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, why does Matt want to thank Dave Burdow?

2. Why are the people frustrated with the Union Army in Chapter 7?

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

4. How does Jethro view the impending war?

5. Who fights the most with Bill about his views when the war begins?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 242 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample