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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 Charley's biggest goal in joining the regiment?
(a) To make new friends.
(b) To earn a lot of money.
(c) To act heroically like Johnny, and avenge Johnny's death.
(d) To see new places.

2. What is Charley's punishment for fighting?
(a) He must mop the kitchen floor.
(b) He must count to 200.
(c) He must stay home that evening while the family goes on an outing.
(d) He is spanked.

3. Why did Jem reenlist in the army?
(a) Because he is not married.
(b) Because he was bored at home.
(c) For the bonus money.
(d) Because he is patriotic.

4. At the end of the boat trip, an officer tells Charlie that he can be what?
(a) The regiment's new drummer boy.
(b) A member of the ROTC.
(c) A captain.
(d) A soldier.

5. Who does Charley meet again on the train?
(a) Con Sullivan.
(b) General Grant.
(c) Jem Miller.
(d) Silas Gorman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What New York gang does Charley belong to?

2. Con abandons Charley to do what on board the ship?

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

4. Where does the train stop to let most of the soldiers out?

5. Who is Silas Gorman?

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