Milton Hershey Chapter 3 – The Sounds Of War (P 22 – 31)
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Milton wakes up one morning to find his father missing and he is very scared. His father returns holding a newspaper, why?
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He wants to know what the price of butter is at the market.
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He had business in town, so he got the paper.
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He wants to know information about the war.
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The newspaper had ads for jobs and he needed one.
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This quiz explores Chapter 3 of Milton Hershey's life during the American Civil War, focusing on civilian experiences and reactions to wartime events. It assesses understanding of historical contexts, personal decision-making during crises, and the impact of war on daily life.
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The war was in the city of York the day before and the Union Army burned the Susquehanna bridge in order to keep the Southern army from coming into Pennsylvania. According to Henry Hershey, the burning of the bridge explained
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The smell of fire in the area
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The glow in the sky they saw the night before
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The noise of gunshots in the area
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The people leaving town
Correct Answer
A. The glow in the sky they saw the night beforeExplanation
According to Henry Hershey, the burning of the bridge explained the glow in the sky they saw the night before.Rate this question:
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Henry told Milton that they must be ready for anything. Milton decided to go to his room and put all his coins into a coffee can and bury it in the yard.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true because Milton's decision to put all his coins into a coffee can and bury it in the yard shows that he is taking Henry's advice seriously and wants to be prepared for any situation. By burying his coins, Milton is ensuring that he has a hidden stash of money that can be accessed if needed. This action reflects his understanding of the importance of being ready for unexpected events.Rate this question:
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On July 1st the battle had begun. Milton was afraid. His mother hugged him to make him feel better. Then he went outside to put his ear to the ground. What did he hear?
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People running in all directions to escape the soldiers
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Horses and cattle running down the roads
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The distant sounds of cannons and gunshots
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Trains coming down the tracks with more soldiers
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A. The distant sounds of cannons and gunshotsExplanation
Milton went outside to put his ear to the ground because he wanted to listen for any sounds that would give him information about the battle. The option "The distant sounds of cannons and gunshots" is the correct answer because it indicates that Milton heard the sounds of warfare happening in the distance. This suggests that the battle had indeed begun and there was fighting taking place. The other options do not mention anything about the battle or warfare, so they are not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Most Mennonites believed in the abolition of slavery. They wanted slavery to end as it was not part of their religion, but fighting and killing other people were against their religion, too. Milton was too young to fight.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that most Mennonites believed in the abolition of slavery, which means they wanted slavery to end. It also mentions that fighting and killing were against their religion, and since Milton was too young to fight, it implies that he supports the belief of ending slavery. Therefore, the answer is true.Rate this question:
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Henry Hershey told his neighbors and friends they were not leaving the farm. He said that if they left, his mother would want to take the smelly chickens. Henry would rather stay than ride in a wagon with the chickens.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true because Henry Hershey told his neighbors and friends that they were not leaving the farm. He mentioned that if they left, his mother would want to take the smelly chickens. Henry expressed his preference to stay rather than ride in a wagon with the chickens. Therefore, it can be concluded that Henry and his family decided to stay on the farm.Rate this question:
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Milton Hershey preferred their life on the farm because Sarena and Milton could play outside, drink free water from the ground, eat a lot, and chickens smelled better than Titusville.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that Milton Hershey preferred life on the farm because it allowed him and Sarena to play outside, have access to free water, eat a lot, and enjoy the pleasant smell of chickens. This implies that Milton Hershey found joy and satisfaction in the simple and natural aspects of farm life, making the statement true.Rate this question:
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Milton never saw a Southern Soldier because the armies fought at Gettysburg. According to Henry Hershey it was a turning point in the war because so many soldiers died. How many soldiers died?
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Thousands on the Southern side and hundreds on the Union side
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Thousands on both sides
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Millions on both sides
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Millions on the Southern side and thousands on the Union side
Correct Answer
A. Thousands on both sidesExplanation
The correct answer is "Thousands on both sides." The explanation for this answer is that the question asks about the number of soldiers who died at Gettysburg, which was a turning point in the war according to Henry Hershey. The answer states that thousands of soldiers died on both the Southern and Union sides, indicating that the casualties were significant but not in the millions.Rate this question:
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Milton hid his money very well. Where did Milton hide his money?
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Between the corn and beans
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By the tomatoes
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He forgot the place in the garden
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Near the potatoes
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A. He forgot the place in the gardenExplanation
Milton hid his money so well that he forgot the exact location in the garden. This suggests that he intentionally concealed it in a place that was difficult to find, but unfortunately, he himself cannot remember where he hid it.Rate this question:
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Milton’s mother told him to grow his money
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By earning it because money doesn’t grow on trees
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By working hard and saving it
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By planting it and writing down where it is
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By saving it, not planting it
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A. By saving it, not planting itExplanation
The correct answer is "by saving it, not planting it". This means that Milton's mother advised him to grow his money by saving it rather than planting it. Planting money is a metaphorical phrase meaning that money cannot be grown or multiplied easily. Therefore, the best way to increase money is by saving it instead of expecting it to magically grow.Rate this question:
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