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

2. What street is Noreen's apartment on?
(a) Main Street.
(b) Crystie Street.
(c) Wall Street.
(d) Fifth Avenue.

3. What does Michael Demarest threaten to do with Charley?
(a) Adopt him.
(b) Send him to war.
(c) Make him join the army.
(d) Send him to a home for incorrigibles.

4. Who is Con?
(a) Noreen's fiance.
(b) A truck driver.
(c) A friend of Johnny's and fellow soldier.
(d) Charley's father.

5. On the train to the regiment, what does one man suggest they do with Charley?
(a) Teach him a lesson.
(b) Send him home to grow.
(c) Make him a junior officer.
(d) Give him a hot air balloon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Charley's biggest goal in joining the regiment?

3. Who is Marcus?

4. Who is Noreen?

5. At the end of the boat trip, an officer tells Charlie that he can be what?

(see the answer key)

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