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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 war does Charley find himself swept into?
(a) World War II.
(b) The French and Indian War.
(c) World War I.
(d) The Civil War.

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

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

4. Charley tells Con that Michael has threatened to send him where?
(a) To the library.
(b) To an orphanage.
(c) Home to bed.
(d) To the swimming pool.

5. Who is Michael Demarest?
(a) Noreen's father.
(b) Noreen's fiance.
(c) Noreen's brother.
(d) Charley's best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Marcus?

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

3. What year is the novel set in?

4. Who does Charley meet again on the train?

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

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