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Ellen Creighton and Jethro are planting ______ for summer crop
potatoes
Ellen has blank children and four of them have died; she favors Jethro. How many children does she have?
12
What does Ellen know about Jethro?
Jethro is special as if destiny had marked him.
Shadrach is ______ who has become a part of the Creighton family.
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Shadrach and Jenny are involved in what kind of relationship?
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Shadrach plans to go to a neighboring town to get news about the dispute between the ______ and ______.
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Talk of ______ election issues involves free state slavery states.
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Jethro kind of looks forward to the war because he expects loud brass music and training horses ridden by men wearing ______.
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Thinking of the word reminds Jethro of Mary's Jethro sisters; what was trapped? It was ______ who’s fault.
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_______ is Jethro's older brother John's wife and prepares dinner for the family.
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At dinner, they discuss ______ and ______ affection for each other.
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After dinner, ______ and ______ return to the field.
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What does Willie say is the real issue, not?
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Who stops the argument and they apologize?
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What news does Shadrach bring back?
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That summer people have been throwing ______ to keep their mind off the war.
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They hear about the battle of ______ and realize the war will last longer than expected.
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- Ellen Creighton and Jethro plant potatoes for the summer crop.
- Ellen has twelve children, of whom four have died; Jethro is her favored child.
- Shadrach, Jethro's teacher, has become part of the Creighton family.
- Jethro has romantic feelings for Jenny, who is also interested in Shadrach.
- Shadrach plans to go to a neighboring town to gather news about the North-South dispute.
- Discussions arise concerning Abraham Lincoln and the election, which involve themes of free states and slavery.
- Jethro is excited about the war, drawn by the idea of loud music and soldiers in uniforms.
- Jethro recalls the death of his sister, Mary, affected deeply by the memories.
Chapter 2
- A family dinner reveals tensions about regional alliances and Southern sentiments regarding the war.
- Arguments ensue between family members concerning the state of Illinois’ classification in relation to the South.
- Jethro’s realization of the war’s impact brings him sadness and reflection.
- Shadrach informs Jethro that war has begun; the Union general surrendered after the firing at Fort Sumter.
Chapter 3
- Families try to distract themselves from the war through summer parties, despite rising tensions.
- News of the Battle of Bull Run indicates that the war will be longer and more brutal than anticipated.
- Jethro suffers from nightmares about the war and its horrors.
- Bill Creighton expresses a belief that no one will truly win the war and struggles with the moral implications of slavery.
- The war intensifies, causing concern for family members, Tom and Ed, who are on the front lines.
Chapter 4
- The North achieves a victory at Fort Henry in early 1862, garnering admiration for Ulysses S. Grant.
- Family members worry about escalating violence in the war affecting their loved ones.
- A letter reveals that Matt and Abby are well, while many soldiers suffer due to poor conditions.
- Ellen encourages Jethro to visit Shadrach before he leaves for the army.
- Jenny feels frustrated as Matt prohibits her from marrying Shadrach prior to his deployment.
- Shadrach fears he won't marry Jenny before he heads to battle.
- Conversations between Shadrach and Jethro highlight the futility of war victories and logistical challenges faced by the army.
- Jethro mourns the death of Abraham Lincoln's son, Todd, further deepening his sadness amidst the chaos of war.
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Explore the key events and themes from Chapters 1 and 2 of 'Across Five Aprils'. Delve into Jethro's experiences with family dynamics, the impact of the Civil War, and his personal reflections. This quiz will test your understanding of character relationships and historical context.
