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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Bowery Boys take their name from what?
(a) The poem "Bowery Boys."
(b) The song "Bowery Boys."
(c) The Bronx area of New York City.
(d) The Bowery area of New York City.

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

3. What does Charley suddenly realize in the middle of the battle?
(a) That he has shot and killed a horse.
(b) That he has been shot.
(c) That he has shot and killed a Union soldier.
(d) That he has shot and killed a Confederate soldier.

4. What do Granny's neighbors call people from the north, especially soldiers?
(a) Stingrays.
(b) Yankees.
(c) Students.
(d) Rebels.

5. Charley tells Con that Michael has threatened to send him where?
(a) To the library.
(b) To the swimming pool.
(c) Home to bed.
(d) To an orphanage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Charley see the first Confederate soldier in the battle?

2. What two Union generals are rumored to be at the Culpepper headquarters?

3. What year is the novel set in?

4. What insulting nickname does Con shout at Charley?

5. Astride the horse, Charley falls asleep and dreams that he and Johnny are what?

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