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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the ship, Charley notices that Con has what item that belonged to someone else?
(a) Charley's shoes.
(b) Doreen's scissors.
(c) Jem's watch.
(d) Johnny's knife.

2. What happens to a drummer who is late?
(a) He has to stay after class.
(b) He gets a cookie.
(c) He has to work on Saturday.
(d) He faces a serious punishment.

3. Con abandons Charley to do what on board the ship?
(a) Drink and gamble.
(b) Write letters home.
(c) Smoke and dance.
(d) Read and write.

4. What is Noreen's business?
(a) She designs suits for men.
(b) She bakes bread.
(c) She decorates hats for women.
(d) She sews dresses for women.

5. What is Charley's punishment for fighting?
(a) He must mop the kitchen floor.
(b) He must count to 200.
(c) He must stay home that evening while the family goes on an outing.
(d) He is spanked.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what does Charley do after he finds a place to hide?

2. According to Silas Gorman, do drummer boys ever fight?

3. What is Charley's last name?

4. What does Charley do with the rifle?

5. What year is the novel set in?

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