Did Eb become a deserter before or after Tom died?
After
100
Which war was taking place during this book?
Civil War
100
What caused some people to burn down the Creighton's barn?
Bill was fighting for the South.
100
What happened between Tom and Bill just before Bill told Jethro he was leaving to join the war?
They fought.
200
Which Creighton could not read and was addicted to coffee?
Ellen Creighton
200
What did Jenny ask Jethro to write in the Bible for the date of August 14, 1863?
Her marriage to Shad
200
John, Tom, Eb, and Shad all fought on this side.
North
200
Why did Jethro like spending time on Walnut Hill?
It is where his little brothers were buried.
200
What was done as a warning before people burned down the Creighton's barn?
People hung switches from the tree.
300
Who was the newspaper editor who helped the Creighton family many times?
Ross Milton
300
What was Point Prospect Campground used for?
A place where deserters hid.
300
What was the main reason for Jethro's letter to Mr. Lincoln?
To see if Eb and other deserters could return to the war.
300
What did Dave Burdow do that caused the Creightons feel differently about him?
Rode with Jethro too keep him safe from attackers.
300
Why is the book called Across Five Aprils?
The Civil War lasted for 5 years, or the book covers 5 years, or many important things happen to Jethro in the 5 Aprils that occurred during the Civil War.
400
Who attacked Jethro and his horses?
Guy Wortman
400
In what year did this story begin?
1861
400
Where is Jethro going to go at the end of the book?
to Washington to live with Shad and Jenny
400
What was the effect of Jethro feeling like he could not turn to anyone around him for help in dealing with Eb's situation?
He wrote a letter to President Lincoln for help.
400
Tom, Eb, and other soldiers did something foolish as they headed to Donelson. What did they do?
Threw away heavy blankets and coats
500
Which of Jethro's siblings died because of Travis Burdow's recklessness?
Mary Creighton
500
Where did Shadrach suffer serious battle wounds?
Gettysburg
500
What happened to Matt Creighton that left more responsibility to Jethro?
He had a heart attack.
500
Why was Hig Phillips murdered?
He paid a substitute to fight for him because he just didn't want to go to war.
500
What happened in President Lincoln’s personal life during the first year of the war?