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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. On board the ship, Charley learns that you must be how old to be a soldier?
(a) 12.
(b) 9.
(c) 16.
(d) 25.

2. The Bowery Boys take their name from what?
(a) The poem "Bowery Boys."
(b) The Bronx area of New York City.
(c) The Bowery area of New York City.
(d) The song "Bowery Boys."

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

4. What two Union generals are rumored to be at the Culpepper headquarters?
(a) General Grant and General Jackson.
(b) General Grant and General Meade.
(c) General Meade and General Ale.
(d) General Grant and General Jones.

5. Con says the only reason he returned Johnny's watch was why?
(a) Because he was bored.
(b) To be a hero.
(c) To win friends and influence people.
(d) To meet Johnny's pretty sister, and because Con already had a watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is the novel set in?

2. What is Charley's last name?

3. What is the nickname for a New York police officer in the novel?

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

5. Charley is thrilled to be assigned to what regiment?

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