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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. What does the bushwhacker do to Jeff?
(a) Throws him out the frontroom window.
(b) Knocks him unconscious with his gun.
(c) Kicks him in the groin.
(d) Chokes him unconscious.

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

3. How does Jeff get to Fort Leavenworth?
(a) He joins a wagon train.
(b) He travels there on foot.
(c) He rides his mule.
(d) He rides the neighbor's wagon.

4. Where are the Confederate soldiers camped out and sleeping?
(a) Wilson's Creek.
(b) Lee Creek.
(c) Bushy Creek.
(d) Smith's Creek.

5. What does Jeff leave on the mules?
(a) The harness.
(b) The bridle.
(c) The sadle.
(d) The blanket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeff's mother do that he enjoys the most?

2. Who does Captain Clardy's former regiment elect as the Colonel?

3. What happens to General Lyon at the Battle of Wilson's Creek?

4. What does the army doctor do to Jeff?

5. What effect does Jeff have upon returning home?

(see the answer key)

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