Across Five Aprils

Chapter 9

Vocabulary

Credence- n.

Forays- n.

Vindictiveness- n.

Guided Questions:

1. Describe what deserters did to survive.

2. Describe Hig Phillips and why was he disliked?

3. How did the murder of Hig Phillips affect the Creightons?

4. What was the purpose of the Union soldiers visit at the Creightons’ home?

5. Describe the man that was hiding in the bushes one day while Jethro was plowing the fields.

6. Why did the visitor come?

7. What did the visitor want to do?

8. What thoughts went through Jethro’s mind in deciding if he should help or not?

9. What plan did Jethro come up with to help this visitor?

10. What decree did Mr. Lincoln declare for April 1?