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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. Who is the second soldier that Charley meets on board?
(a) Purcy Murray.
(b) Jem Miller.
(c) Travis Brown.
(d) Austin Stephens.

2. 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.

3. How did Johnny die?
(a) He was killed accidentally by a Bowery Boy.
(b) He was killed by a Dead Rabbit.
(c) He was run over by a truck.
(d) He was killed in a Civil War battle at Gettysburg.

4. What is Con's last name?
(a) Homer.
(b) Hall.
(c) Sullivan.
(d) Witherspoon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the headquarters of the 140th regiment?

2. On the train to the regiment, the men tease Charley. How old do they guess he is?

3. Who is Noreen?

4. What does Michael Demarest threaten to do with Charley?

5. What is Charley's last name?

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