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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finally gives Charley a ride on his horse when the boy is too exhausted to walk?
(a) A Union officer.
(b) General Robert E. Lee.
(c) A lady.
(d) A Confederate general.

2. What does Michael Demarest threaten to do with Charley?
(a) Make him join the army.
(b) Send him to a home for incorrigibles.
(c) Adopt him.
(d) Send him to war.

3. On the train to the regiment, what does one man suggest they do with Charley?
(a) Give him a hot air balloon.
(b) Send him home to grow.
(c) Teach him a lesson.
(d) Make him a junior officer.

4. What year is the novel set in?
(a) 1999.
(b) 1823.
(c) 2011.
(d) 1865.

5. Who is Con?
(a) Noreen's fiance.
(b) Charley's father.
(c) A friend of Johnny's and fellow soldier.
(d) A truck driver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other duties does Charley handle?

2. The Bowery Boys take their name from what?

3. On board the ship, Charley learns that you must be how old to be a soldier?

4. Why does Con refuse to pay Charley's boat fare home?

5. Why did Con reenlist in the army?

(see the answer key)

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