Characters
Jethro's favorite brother
Who is Bill?
Has a special place in her heart for Jethro
Who is Ellen?
The state the Creightons live in
What is Illinois?
Decides to fight for the South
Who is Bill?
Becomes man of the house at 10
Who is Jethro?
Responsible for Mary's death
Who is Travis Burdow?
Suffers a heart attack
Who is Matt?
Period of Time the Story Covers
What is 1861-1865?
Sees Bill in Prison camp
Who is John?
Deserted the Union Army
Who is Eb?
Writes a letter to Jethro
Who is President Lincoln?
Receives love letters
What is Jasper County?
Responsible for burning down the Creighton's barn
Who is Guy Wortman?
Town where Jethro travels to alone
What is Newton?
Killed at Pittsburg Landing
Who is Tom Creighton?
Humiliated by Sam Gardiner
Who is Guy Wortman?
Age of Jethro at beginning of story
What is 9 years old?
Calls out townsmen in letter
Who is Ross Milton?
Camp for deserters
What is Point Prospect?
Argued for the South at family dinner
Who is Wilse Graham?
Badly wounded at Gettysburg
Who is Shadrach Yale?
Age of Jethro at the end of the story
What is 13?
Saves Jethro from an attack
Who is Dave Burdow?
Issued to free the slaves
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?