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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Fort Snelling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not an appeal for Charley?
(a) Getting a musket
(b) Fighting like a man
(c) Getting a uniform
(d) Marching in the heat

2. Why do the men not get to practice shooting too much?
(a) They do not want to alert the enemy to their locations
(b) There is a shortage of ammunition
(c) There is a shortage of guns
(d) The soldiers need other training first

3. The war no longer seems ___________ to Charley and the other soldiers.
(a) imminent
(b) glorious
(c) scary
(d) exciting

4. Which of the following does not fit with Charley's description of the train?
(a) Noisy
(b) Fancy appointments
(c) Leather seats
(d) Gourmet food

5. In what state does Charley live?
(a) Minnesota
(b) Michigan
(c) Maine
(d) Montana

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the town where Charley lives?

2. Charley's mother advises him to _____________ before he gets shot.

3. The rifles are inaccurate and can seldom hit a target at ______________ yards.

4. Where does Charley's company board a train?

5. Where does Charley walk to in order to sign up for the army?

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