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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Captain Asa Clardy.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How old is Jeff Bussey?
(a) Sixteen-years-old.
(b) Seventeen-years-old.
(c) Fourteen-years-old.
(d) Twelve-years-old.

4. How does Jeff feel concerning the captain?
(a) He thinks he is highly intelligent.
(b) He thinks of him like family.
(c) He wants to take him home.
(d) He dislikes him.

5. What is Sergeant Mike Dempsey's job?
(a) He tends the calvary horses.
(b) He tends the sick.
(c) He tends the cook wagon.
(d) He cleans the latrines.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what war is Emory Bussey a veteran?

2. What is Captain Clardy's first order to his company?

3. Where does Jeff first meet Captain Asa Clardy?

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

5. Where does Jeff put the mules?

(see the answer key)

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