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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. What town does Granny take Charley to the store in?
(a) Franklin.
(b) Hearn Hollow.
(c) New York City.
(d) Jefferson.

2. Who is the drummer boy always supposed to remain close to?
(a) The cook so he can have dessert.
(b) The captain who gives the orders.
(c) The soldiers so they can hear him.
(d) The horses so he can pet them.

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

4. What does Charley do that first evening?
(a) Slips out and goes to the library.
(b) Buys his girlfriend an ice cream cone.
(c) Sneaks out and sees soldiers on parade.
(d) Takes the subway to a ballpark.

5. What is Noreen's business?
(a) She bakes bread.
(b) She designs suits for men.
(c) She decorates hats for women.
(d) She sews dresses for women.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a deserter, what could happen to Charley if he is caught by the Union Army?

2. Granny tells the people in Hearn Hollow that she found Charley doing what?

3. What famous Confederate leader does Charley catch a glimpse of?

4. Where does Charley get water the first day he flees?

5. On the way home, Charley gets into a fight with a member of what rival gang?

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