Chapter 8
How many Irish Immigrants fought for the Union during the Civil War?
Approximately 150,000
What color was the kerchief given to Zannah?
Turquoise
What did Zannah sprinkle on March while he was sick?
Mustard Seeds
Where was Flora sent after no longer being able to stay with the Marches?
Safe house in Canada
Why does Zannah not speak to March?
Her tongue was removed when she attempted to prevent herself from being raped
What does Channing do after he receives the cotton filled mattresses?
He lifts curfew and joins them in celebration.
Why did Canning return from Water bank so upset?
The Union presence was being reduced
How many days did Flora walk before she got caught?
6 days
How does March gain the interest of the workers in learning Geography?
He tells stories of his hometown
What did Cilla give Channing?
A flower.
What did Canning do to make sure he had a safe place to go if the guerillas came?
He made a small tunnel in a pile of cotton seed and hid it well
Who Surrendered his seat in the Senate?
Jefferson Davis
How do the workers protect themselves from cotton dust?
They tie cloths around their faces
Why was there cotton hidden in the mattresses?
They were saving it from being burned.
Did Canning decide to hire protection for Oak Landing?
No, they thought hiring protection would do more harm than good
Who brought Flora to the Marches?
Mr. Bingham
How does Jimse burn his hand?
He burns it while attempting to eat molasses from the Irish solders pan.
Where did they get the candlestick for dinner?
The beekeeper found it when looking in the hives.
Initially March believed he had the common river ague, what did he begin to believe it was after falling ill again?
Saddleback fever
What happens to Flora’s baby?
Didn’t make it