Across Five Aprils

Irene Hunt

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How long does the Civil War last?

How is Eb related to Jethro?

Including Jethro, how many Creighton children are living at the start of the novel?

How did Jethro's sister Mary die?

Which one of Jethro's brothers is married?

How many of Jethro's siblings died of child's paralysis?

Why does Matt Creighton not allow Jenny and Shadrach to be married?

Ellen's cousin, Wilse Graham, is from where?

Which one of Jethro's brothers is killed during the war?

How does Mr. Burdow redeem himself to the Creightons?

Why do men burn down the Creighton's barn and put oil in the well?

What does Jethro do when he discovers Eb in the woods?

Who is the seemingly invincible general of the Confederate Army?

Whose army takes Savannah and then marches up from the South?

Why are the actions of Sherman's army controversial?

Why does Jenny go to Washington DC?

Who does John see during the war?

What physical ailment does Matt Creighton have?

Why are northern states angry with President Lincoln?

What is Jethro's biggest responsibility at home?

What does Jenny do that angers Jethro?

Why does Jethro refuse to tell his parents about Eb?

On whom does Ross Milton rely to help the country after the war?

What does Bill want John to tell the family?

What happens to Jethro after the war is over?

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