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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Talking to Jem before the battle, Charley says that deserters are nothing but what?

2. Silas Gorman says that Charlie has learned as much in two months as Silas learned in how long?

3. What insulting nickname does Con shout at Charley?

4. In Chapter 7, what does Charley do after he finds a place to hide?

5. How old is Charley at the beginning of the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Colonel Ayers say the punishment will be for deserters?

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

3. In Chapter 6, what new clothes is Charley wearing and how does he feel about them?

4. Who is the solder Charley meets on board the ship, who tries to help him?

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

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

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

8. What is Charley's nickname for the New York City policeman who makes him stop fighting?

9. In Chapter 7, how does the Confederate Army trick the Union Army at Sanders Field?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Granny is a complex character.

Part 1) What has Granny done in the past that shows her compassion for slaves?

Part 2) What does she do now that shows her acceptance of her southern neighbors?

Part 3) Given those two contrasting actions, is it surprising that Granny would protect Charley?

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the story, Charley is sure that he will be able to handle a gun because he has shot toy guns at the arcade before. He is also positive that he will act heroically in battle.

Part 1) What are Charley's expectations of himself when he joins the soldiers? What is his biggest goal in joining the Union Army?

Part 2) Are drummer boy's supposed to fire weapons? Does Charely follow this rule? Why or why not?

Part 3) When Charley has to use a huge rifle to kill the panther, does he enjoy it? How does he feel about guns at the end of the story?

Essay Topic 3

At the beginning of the story, Charley fights with a rival gang member, one of the Dead Rabbits. Later, he fights with Cois McRae. Charley realizes that there are "good" fights and "bad" fights.

Part 1) Was the fight with the Dead Rabbit gang member a good fight or a bad fight. Why?

Part 2) Was the second fight with Cois McRae a good fight or a bad fight? Why?

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