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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. What happens to Jem in the battle?
(a) He gets a new uniform.
(b) He is shot in the forehead and dies.
(c) He is promoted to captain.
(d) He is shot in the arm and wounded.

2. On the way home, Charley gets into a fight with a member of what rival gang?
(a) The Bowery Boys.
(b) The Latin Kings.
(c) The Crips.
(d) The Dead Rabbits.

3. Before the battle, Jem tells Charley that some soldiers believe what?
(a) That they'll die when their time comes.
(b) That they'll die too early.
(c) That three is a crowd.
(d) That they'll never die.

4. 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.

5. What does Charley do that first evening?
(a) Takes the subway to a ballpark.
(b) Slips out and goes to the library.
(c) Sneaks out and sees soldiers on parade.
(d) Buys his girlfriend an ice cream cone.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the long march to battle, Charley becomes what?

2. How did Johnny die?

3. What does Con convince Charley to do?

4. What does Charley say in his letter to Noreen?

5. Who is Noreen?

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