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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Charley is thrilled to be assigned to what regiment?
(a) The 101st Airborne.
(b) The 22nd regiment.
(c) The 140th -- Johnny's old regiment.
(d) The 222nd -- Con's regiment.

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

4. 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.

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

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

7. Con tells Charley that he can become what?
(a) A good student.
(b) A fireman.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A soldier.

8. Who is camped near the site where Silas Gorman and Charley practice the drums?
(a) Confederate soldiers.
(b) Families on vacation.
(c) German soldiers.
(d) Indian tribes.

9. The drummer boy's primary duty is what?
(a) To send signals to the soldiers by telegraph.
(b) Nothing, there are no drummer boys in the Union army.
(c) Nothing, drummer boys don't have duties.
(d) To send signals to the soldiers by beating his drum.

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

11. Which countries fought in the Civil War?
(a) The U.S. against England.
(b) The U.S. against the U.S.
(c) The U.S. against Mexico.
(d) The U.S. against Canada.

12. Whose rifle does Charley grab during the battle?
(a) The captain's.
(b) Con's.
(c) Jem's.
(d) Johnny's.

13. Who is the wounded solder that Charley sees in the battle?
(a) Con Sullivan.
(b) Silas Gorman.
(c) General Lee.
(d) General Grant.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the boat trip, an officer tells Charlie that he can be what?

2. What famous Confederate leader does Charley catch a glimpse of?

3. Why did Jem reenlist in the army?

4. What happens to Jem in the battle?

5. Before the shooting starts, what does Charlie plan to do in his first battle?

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