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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the ship, Charley notices that Con has what item that belonged to someone else?
(a) Doreen's scissors.
(b) Charley's shoes.
(c) Jem's watch.
(d) Johnny's knife.

2. What is the nickname for a New York police officer in the novel?
(a) A goon.
(b) A Metropolitan.
(c) A Metro Man.
(d) A blue suit.

3. What does Granny use to heal the mountain people?
(a) Herbs.
(b) Magic spells.
(c) Ice water.
(d) Magic beans.

4. As a deserter, what could happen to Charley if he is found by Southern sympathizers like Granny's neighbors?
(a) He could be sent home.
(b) He could lose his pay.
(c) He could be shot or turned over to the Confederate Army.
(d) He could be given a medal.

5. Which countries fought in the Civil War?
(a) The U.S. against Mexico.
(b) The U.S. against England.
(c) The U.S. against the U.S.
(d) The U.S. against Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Charley at the beginning of the story?

2. What do Granny's neighbors call people from the north, especially soldiers?

3. Who is camped near the site where Silas Gorman and Charley practice the drums?

4. On the train to the regiment, the men tease Charley. How old do they guess he is?

5. In Chapter 7, what does Charley do after he finds a place to hide?

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