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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. In Chapter 6, Charley has what new clothes?
(a) Blue jeans and a white shirt.
(b) A pastor's outfit.
(c) A drummer's uniform.
(d) A disguise.

2. Who is the drummer boy always supposed to remain close to?
(a) The horses so he can pet them.
(b) The soldiers so they can hear him.
(c) The captain who gives the orders.
(d) The cook so he can have dessert.

3. After he joins the Union Army, what does Charley want more than anything?
(a) To go to Georgia.
(b) To be a hero like his brother Johnny.
(c) To be General Grant's assistant.
(d) To be just like Con Sullivan.

4. What does Colonel Ayers says will happen to anyone who runs away during battle?
(a) He will be given a fair trial and then hung.
(b) He will be given a ticket home.
(c) He will be hung, but not for a few years.
(d) He will immediately be shot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the battle, Jem tells Charley that some soldiers believe what?

2. In his letter, Charley tells Noreen what?

3. How old is Charley at the beginning of the story?

4. Talking to Jem before the battle, Charley says that deserters are nothing but what?

5. Charley tells Con that Michael has threatened to send him where?

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