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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. How old is Charley at the beginning of the story?
(a) 5.
(b) 16.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

2. Why did Con reenlist in the army?
(a) Because he is patriotic.
(b) Because he is heroic.
(c) For fun.
(d) For the bonus money.

3. What is Charley's last name?
(a) Sullivan.
(b) Quinn
(c) O'Toole.
(d) Madison.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Con say about his treatment of Charley?

2. The Bowery Boys take their name from what?

3. What street is Noreen's apartment on?

4. Who is Marcus?

5. What year is the novel set in?

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