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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What New York gang does Charley belong to?
(a) The Bowery Boys.
(b) The Dead Rabbits.
(c) The Bronx Lads.
(d) The Latin Kings.

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

4. Charley is thrilled to be assigned to what regiment?
(a) The 101st Airborne.
(b) The 22nd regiment.
(c) The 222nd -- Con's regiment.
(d) The 140th -- Johnny's old regiment.

5. Why does Con refuse to pay Charley's boat fare home?
(a) Because he has lost all his money gambling.
(b) Because he likes Charley too much.
(c) Because it is Tuesday.
(d) Because he is seasick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gang was Charley's brother Johnny a member of before he joined the army?

2. After getting off the boat, how does Charley get to headquarters?

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

4. On the ship, Charley notices that Con has what item that belonged to someone else?

5. What does Michael Demarest threaten to do with Charley?

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