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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. How old is Charley at the beginning of the story?
(a) 16.
(b) 5.
(c) 12.
(d) 9.

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

3. What is Charley's biggest goal in joining the regiment?
(a) To act heroically like Johnny, and avenge Johnny's death.
(b) To earn a lot of money.
(c) To make new friends.
(d) To see new places.

4. Talking to Jem before the battle, Charley says that deserters are nothing but what?
(a) Seasick.
(b) Cowards.
(c) Brave men.
(d) Reasonable.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Con say about his treatment of Charley?

4. What does Colonel Ayers says will happen to anyone who runs away during battle?

5. Jem says that other soldiers believe what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Michael Demarest say he will do if Charley does not stop fighting?

3. Which of Charley's friends is killed at Sanders Field, and how?

4. Why is Charley spooked when Silas takes him to practice near shallow Confederate graves?

5. Why does Silas Gorman not want to be a drummer anymore?

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

7. In Chapter 1, why does Charley fight the other boy?

8. What happens to Charley's drum during the battle?

9. Who has Johnny's knife?

10. Which friend of Charley's is wounded at Sanders Field?

(see the answer keys)

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