Understanding War in Five Aprils

Who is Jethro's mentor in "Across Five Aprils"?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Shadrach Yale

• John Creighton

• Bill Creighton

What event marks the beginning of the war in "Across Five Aprils"?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The surrender at Appomattox Court House

How old is Jethro at the beginning of "Across Five Aprils"?

• 7 years old

• 9 years old

• 11 years old

• 13 years old

Which family is central to the story in "Across Five Aprils"?

• The Lincoln family

• The Creighton family

• The Davis family

• The Grant family

Summarize the main event that divides the nation in "Across Five Aprils."

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The Battle of Bull Run

Explain how the Creighton family is divided in their views on the war.

• They all support the Union.

• They all sympathize with the South.

• Some support the Union, while others sympathize with the South.

• They are indifferent to the war.

Describe the impact of the war on Jethro's excitement.

• It increases his excitement.

• It makes him fearful.

• It causes him to lose interest.

• It has no impact on him.

Analyze why Jethro might be excited about the idea of war.

• He understands the political implications.

• He is too young to understand the consequences.

• He wants to become a soldier.

• He is influenced by his family's views.

Compare the views of the Union and the Confederacy as presented in "Across Five Aprils."

• Both sides want to abolish slavery.

• The Union supports the abolition of slavery, while the Confederacy supports states' rights and slavery.

• Both sides want to maintain the status quo.

• The Confederacy supports the abolition of slavery, while the Union supports states' rights.

Identify the role of Shadrach Yale in Jethro's life.

• He is Jethro's father.

• He is Jethro's teacher and mentor.

• He is a soldier in the Union army.

• He is a neighbor of the Creighton family.