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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Con convince Charley to do?
(a) Run away to join the circus.
(b) Go back home.
(c) Go to an orphanage.
(d) Join him on a boat with all the other soldiers.

3. What is Noreen's business?
(a) She sews dresses for women.
(b) She bakes bread.
(c) She decorates hats for women.
(d) She designs suits for men.

4. What does Charley do with the rifle?
(a) Shoots a Confederate soldier.
(b) Breaks it on the ground.
(c) Throws it at a horse.
(d) Throws it in the river.

5. What does "fall in" mean?
(a) To fall off a roof and break your arm.
(b) To fall in a swimming pool and drown.
(c) For leaves to fall in a bucket.
(d) To march behind someone.

6. What does Con say about his treatment of Charley?
(a) At least Con is an officer now.
(b) At least Con saved Charley from an orphanage.
(c) At least everyone is together.
(d) At least Charley is a captain in the army now.

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

8. Con abandons Charley to do what on board the ship?
(a) Smoke and dance.
(b) Write letters home.
(c) Drink and gamble.
(d) Read and write.

9. The Confederate office urges Charley to run away in what direction?
(a) West.
(b) South.
(c) North.
(d) East.

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

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

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

13. What does Charley say in his letter to Noreen?
(a) That Charley is getting married.
(b) That Noreen should not get married.
(c) That Michael Demarest is a bad person.
(d) That now it will be easier for her to marry Michael Demarest.

14. After getting off the boat, how does Charley get to headquarters?
(a) On a bus.
(b) On a helicopter.
(c) On another boat.
(d) On a train.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charley plan to do with some of the money he earns in the Union Army?

2. Who is the drummer boy always supposed to remain close to?

3. Why does Charley think he knows how to fire a gun in battle?

4. Who finally gives Charley a ride on his horse when the boy is too exhausted to walk?

5. How much will Charley earn?

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