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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 do the new volunteers do when given their first order from Captain Clardy?
(a) They look at each other and laugh.
(b) They do not move.
(c) They begin to cry.
(d) They run to do the job.

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

3. What is Jeff's punishment?
(a) One week of daily kitchen duty.
(b) One week of daily laundry duty.
(c) One week of daily latrine duty.
(d) One week of daily running.

4. Where does Jeff first meet Captain Asa Clardy?
(a) On the drill field.
(b) Out in the garden.
(c) Outside of town.
(d) In the stables.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the Bussey farm located?

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

4. What is Jeff Bussey doing with the mule?

5. Why does the captain become angry at hearing Jeff's full name?

(see the answer key)

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