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

2. Where is the headquarters of the 140th regiment?
(a) In the Virginia Hotel.
(b) In Chicago.
(c) In Washington, D.C.
(d) In the Maryland Hotel.

3. After getting off the boat, how does Charley get to headquarters?
(a) On a bus.
(b) On a helicopter.
(c) On a train.
(d) On another boat.

4. According to Silas Gorman, do drummer boys ever fight?
(a) They aren't supposed to and don't have guns.
(b) No, drummer boys are only in songs.
(c) There are no drummer boys.
(d) Yes, that is their main job.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the second soldier that Charley meets on board?

2. Why did Jem reenlist in the army?

3. Who is Michael Demarest?

4. Con says the only reason he returned Johnny's watch was why?

5. Before the shooting starts, what does Charlie plan to do in his first battle?

(see the answer key)

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