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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Silas Gorman?
(a) Charley's replacement as a drummer boy.
(b) Johnny's best friend.
(c) Jem's best friend.
(d) The current drummer boy, who will train Charley.

2. Why did Con reenlist in the army?
(a) For the bonus money.
(b) Because he is patriotic.
(c) For fun.
(d) Because he is heroic.

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

4. Who finally gives Charley a ride on his horse when the boy is too exhausted to walk?
(a) A lady.
(b) A Confederate general.
(c) A Union officer.
(d) General Robert E. Lee.

5. Why did Jem reenlist in the army?
(a) For the bonus money.
(b) Because he is patriotic.
(c) Because he is not married.
(d) Because he was bored at home.

6. What New York gang does Charley belong to?
(a) The Bronx Lads.
(b) The Latin Kings.
(c) The Dead Rabbits.
(d) The Bowery Boys.

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

8. What two Union generals are rumored to be at the Culpepper headquarters?
(a) General Grant and General Jackson.
(b) General Grant and General Jones.
(c) General Meade and General Ale.
(d) General Grant and General Meade.

9. What does Michael Demarest threaten to do with Charley?
(a) Send him to war.
(b) Make him join the army.
(c) Adopt him.
(d) Send him to a home for incorrigibles.

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

11. What happens to Charley's drum in the fighting?
(a) It is lost in the waves.
(b) It is stepped on by a horse.
(c) It is scratched but not harmed.
(d) It is destroyed by a bullet.

12. What does Charley plan to do with some of the money he earns in the Union Army?
(a) Send it to his mother.
(b) Send it to Noreen.
(c) Send it to Granny Bent.
(d) Send it to Michael Demarest.

13. Where does Charley see the first Confederate soldier in the battle?
(a) Staples Center.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) Soldier Field.
(d) Sanders Field.

14. What insulting nickname does Con shout at Charley?
(a) Charley Skedaddle.
(b) Charley Quinn.
(c) Charley Tunafish.
(d) Prince Charles.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In his letter, Charley tells Noreen what?

3. What does "fall in" mean?

4. The Bowery Boys take their name from what?

5. How much will Charley earn?

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