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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. The Confederate office urges Charley to run away in what direction?
(a) West.
(b) North.
(c) East.
(d) South.

2. Who does Jem suggest that Charley send a letter to?
(a) Michael Demarest.
(b) Johnny.
(c) Con.
(d) Noreen.

3. What does Silas Gorman want to do?
(a) Go home to Pennsylvania now that he has turned 16.
(b) Become a soldier now that he has turned 16 and is old enough.
(c) Go to Philadelphia since he is only 15.
(d) Stay a drummer boy forever.

4. The area where Silas Gorman takes Charley to practice the drums is near what?
(a) Shallow graves of Indians.
(b) Shallow graves of Confederate soldiers.
(c) Cows in a pasture.
(d) Shallow graves of Japanese soldiers.

5. Why does Charley think he knows how to fire a gun in battle?
(a) Because he has fired toy guns in the arcade in New York.
(b) Because Johnny taught him.
(c) Because Doreen taught him.
(d) Because he has watched Michael do it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Charley meet again on the train?

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

3. While practicing the drums, Silas Gorman says they will return to camp if what happens?

4. Whose rifle does Charley grab during the battle?

5. What is Con's last name?

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