Question 1

Across Five Aprils

What tragedy happens to make the “fifth April… a time of grief and desolation”? (pg. 204) Why was it so tragic to Jethro specifically?

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Question 2

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When was peace declared? Where? How long did the war last?

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Question 3

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What is the 13th Amendment?

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Question 4

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The celebration in the North was described. What do you think the South was like when the surrender was announced?

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Question 5

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What is Shad’s plan for himself and for Jethro?

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Question 6

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Question 7

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In the first column, list things about Jethro as a child, in the third column, list things that only apply to Jethro as a young adult. IN the middle, list the things that stay the same about Jethro throughout the book.

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Question 8

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Think about Jethro before his father’s heart attack and after. How has he changed? Complete the chart below for the person that Jethro is now in the book (the “adult” version of Jethro)

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Question 9

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Jethro has matured in the last chapter and the first half of this chapter. How is he different from the child he was in the first chapter?

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Question 10

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In Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt, How did Jethro compare his feelings toward his father with those he had for President Lincoln?

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Question 11

Across Five Aprils

In the first column, list things about Jethro as a child, in the third column, list things that only apply to Jethro as a young adult. IN the middle, list the things that stay the same about Jethro throughout the book.

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Question 12

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How much time has passed since the story started? How old is Jethro now?

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Question 13

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Why do over twenty men travel to the Creightons’ in September? What gift do the Mr. Burdow send?

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Question 14

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What does Shad think of General McClellan? How does this differ from his comrades?

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Question 15

Across Five Aprils

What battle is the “baptismal” one for Shad? How so?

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Question 16

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Why are men deserting the war and coming back to Illinois?

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Question 17

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Across Five Aprils, Question 3

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Question 18

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Across Five Aprils Question (Please Answer Fast!)

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Question 19

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Across Five Aprils Question!

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Question 20

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Across Five Aprils kind of easy question. Help me!

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Question 21

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In Across Five Aprils, what is the main conflict? How is the family reacting to this conflict? (I need text evidence for both questions)

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Question 22

Across Five Aprils

Who is the antagonist in Across Five Aprils?

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Question 23

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Question 24

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What is the author's style in Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt?

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Question 25

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How Jenny react to her challenges in the book?

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