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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a battle won by the Confederates?
(a) Fort Sumter.
(b) Pea Ridge.
(c) New Madrid.
(d) New Orleans.

2. Where is John going 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.

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

4. How old is Ellen's nephew?
(a) A few years younger than Jenny.
(b) Younger than Jethro.
(c) The same age as Shadrach.
(d) As old as her older sons.

5. Where is the first battle of the war?
(a) Fort Sumpton.
(b) Fort Summersville.
(c) Fort Sumter.
(d) Fort Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Jethro when his father falls ill?

2. What do the men in Jethro's family try to avoid when they hear of the beginning of the war?

3. How old was Mary when she died?

4. How much older than Jethro is Jenny?

5. What does Bill do after resorting to physical blows with someone about his views?

(see the answer key)

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