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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What war does Charley find himself swept into?
(a) World War II.
(b) The French and Indian War.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) World War I.

3. On the train to the regiment, what does one man suggest they do with Charley?
(a) Send him home to grow.
(b) Make him a junior officer.
(c) Give him a hot air balloon.
(d) Teach him a lesson.

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

5. Why does Con refuse to pay Charley's boat fare home?
(a) Because he is seasick.
(b) Because he has lost all his money gambling.
(c) Because he likes Charley too much.
(d) Because it is Tuesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Silas Gorman?

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

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

4. What does Charley do with the rifle?

5. Who is Michael Demarest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does incorrigible mean?

2. What rank has Jem Miller been promoted to in Chapter 6?

3. Can drummers be beaten or even shot for disobeying like other soldiers?

4. Which soldier does Charley see marching in the street when he sneaks out?

5. How old is Charley really?

6. Where do most of the soldiers get off the train?

7. What does Silas have to do before he can achieve his goal?

8. What does Con recommend that Charley do to become a soldier.

9. In Chapter 6, which soldier shouts at Charley angrily while the soldier is being punished?

10. What does Charley do with Jem's gun during the battle?

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