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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Battle of Wilson's Creek.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the regiment march to the battle?
(a) Saint Lous, Missouri.
(b) Sacremento, California.
(c) Springfield, Missouri.
(d) Springtown, Mississippi.

2. What does the officer ask Jeff?
(a) What to say to his sweetheart if he passes.
(b) Where to send his pay if captured.
(c) What funeral home he wants used.
(d) When is his next birthday.

3. Who questions the boys before their enlistment?
(a) The physician.
(b) The drill sargeant.
(c) The major general.
(d) The enlistment officer.

4. What happens to General Lyon at the Battle of Wilson's Creek?
(a) He is wounded.
(b) He is the victor.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He is killed.

5. What is the name of Jeff's dog?
(a) Ring.
(b) Robert.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Rind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeff leave on the mules?

2. What of the troops is the first to line up for the march?

3. What does the bushwhacker do to Jeff?

4. Why does Jeff leave home?

5. Who do the neighbor boys tell when they leave with Jeff?

(see the answer key)

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