| A | B |
|---|
| William | I am the main character of the novel SHADES OF GRAY. I lost my entire family in the Civil War. |
| Uncle Jed | I chose not to fight in the Civil War because I did not support the cause. |
| Aunt Ella | I hid buckwheat in a pillowcase to save food for my family. |
| Meg | I am an excellent gardener and rabbit catcher. I am happy to have Will on the farm to keep me company. |
| Hank | I am a bully. At first, I really didn't like Will, but now that I have gotten to know him, he is alright. |
| Mr. Riley | I own the local general store. I am a strict father and I do not put up with misbehavior from my boys. |
| Sam and Enos | We are Meg's brothers. We are living in Ohio and working to help support our family back in Virginia. |
| Charlie | I was teasing the Yankee soldiers while they were marching in drills and one shot me. |
| Doc Martin | I live in Winchester and I would love for Will to come live with me. |
| Jim | I am a Yankee soldier who is trying to make my way back home. |
