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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. Who gives Jeff information about Captain Clardy?
(a) Emory Bussey.
(b) David Gardner.
(c) The army physician.
(d) Mike Dempsey.

2. During the physical what does the doctor mention to Jeff?
(a) That he has a fine chest.
(b) That he needs new shoes.
(c) That he could catch the pneumonia.
(d) That he has flat feet.

3. When the bushwhacker pulls his trigger what happens?
(a) The gun goes off killing Emory.
(b) The gun's cartridge refuses to fire.
(c) The gun misfires and hits the bushwhacker.
(d) The gun falls to the floor.

4. What time of day do they begin walking?
(a) Twilight.
(b) Dusk.
(c) Noon.
(d) Dawn.

5. What does the doctor say to Jeff about his chest?
(a) That his chest is rounded.
(b) That his chest is small.
(c) That his chest is fine enough to get shot.
(d) That his chest could catch pneumonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeff do around the farm?

2. What is the name of Jeff's dog?

3. Who sounds the Bussey family alarm?

4. How many miles do the troops march a day?

5. What did Jeff trap in the creek before he went in the army?

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