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Jack and Annie go back to a time during the Civil War. They are looking for the first special writing they need to help save Camelot. They run into Clara Barton as they help wounded soldiers and learn a bit of their family history as well.
Read one section at a time, then discuss the questions to review understanding. These questions are a starting place for conversation, not a complete test of the chapter.
Chapter 1
Comprehension questions
How does Morgan want Jack and Annie to help Camelot?
Page 6 — Find four writings
6
What’s the first writing they need to find?
Page 8 — Something to follow
8
Where were Jack and Annie going to find it?
Page 8 — The Civil War
8
Chapter 2
Comprehension questions
What color were the uniforms of the men who were straggling across the field?
Page 13 — Blue
13
What side of the war were the soldiers in blue on?
Page 12 — North/ Union
12
Why did Annie want to help the soldiers?
Page 15 — They were tired, weary, injured
15
Chapter 3
Comprehension questions
How did the nurse want Jack and Annie to help?
Page 22 — feed soldiers
22
What did the nurse give to Jack and Annie so they could know how to give the soldiers comfort?
Page 23 — A list
23
Why were Jack and Annie excited to get the list?
Page 24 — It was the writing they were looking for
24
Why didn’t Jack want to be a nurse?
Page 25 — It was sad to see the wounded soldiers
25
Chapter 4
Comprehension questions
What was Annie’s attitude as she served the soldiers food in the tents?
Page 27 — Happy, cheery
27
What kind of soldiers were in the second tent?
Page 32 — African American/ slaves
32
How did Jack give the black soldier hope?
Page 34 — Told him his great grandchildren would be doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc
34
Have you ever heard of Clara Barton?
P. 35
Chapter 5
Comprehension questions
Who is Clara Barton?
Page 36 — Famous Civil War nurse
36
What did she use for an ambulance?
Page 36 — Horse drawn wagon
36
What did the soldiers call Clara?
Page 36 — Angel of the Battlefield
36
How would you feel if you needed to go out onto the battlefield and gather wounded soldiers?
P. 40
Chapter 6
Comprehension questions
As the wagon headed to the battlefield, what were the popping noises?
Page 41 — Muskets firing
41
What were the bright flashes in the sky?
Page 44 — Cannon shells exploding
44
What was Jack telling himself as cannon shells whizzed overhead?
Page 45 — Be brave
45
Chapter 7
Comprehension questions
Why was it okay for Clara Barton to pick up soldiers with gray uniforms on?
Page 47 — You should always give a helping hand no matter who they are.
47
Why didn’t it matter it a Union soldier and Confederate soldier were by one another in the wagon?
Page 49 — They’re too sick to be enemies any more
49
Who did the drummer boy look like?
Page 50 — Jack
50
Chapter 8
Comprehension questions
What did Annie and Jack do for the wounded soldiers in the back of the wagon?
Page 54 — Place a wet rag against their faces
54
What was the drummer boy’s job?
Page 56 — Played drum beats to give orders
56
When the boy woke up, why did he want to go back to the battlefield again so badly?
Page 57 — The soldiers needed him
57
Chapter 9
Comprehension questions
How did Annie and Jack feel after helping out?
Page 63 — Homesick, tired
63
What was one more thing Clara added to the list?
Page 64 — Never forget those who love you
64
What did Jack realize about war?
Page 67 — It’s not a game
67
Chapter 10
Comprehension questions
Why was it important for Jack and Annie to live the first writing, "Something to follow"?
Page 70 — When you live and experience something you understand it better
70
Who was Jack and Annie's ancestor that fought in the Civil War?
Page 72 — John the drummer boy
72
Why were Jack and Annie so excited when they found out he had a family?
Page 73 — He lived through the war and didn’t die
73
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