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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Lucy Washbourne.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the captain become angry at hearing Jeff's full name?
(a) It is the same as the Baptist preacher.
(b) It is a slave name.
(c) It reminds him of his grandfather.
(d) It is the same as the president of the Confederacy.

2. What does the army doctor do to Jeff?
(a) Gives him a physical.
(b) Gives him a hard time.
(c) Gives him a shot.
(d) Gives him a soft place to sleep.

3. What does Jeff tell his family of the army?
(a) How horrible it is.
(b) Stories of his new life.
(c) How hungry he is .
(d) How the shoes hurt.

4. What does Jeff tell the captain?
(a) "He wants to go home."
(b) "He did not understand the order."
(c) "His bayonet is not broken."
(d) "He needs to go to the bathroom."

5. What is the name of the shepherd dog Jeff befriends?
(a) Dixie.
(b) Davis.
(c) Darlin.
(d) Drago.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jeff leave home?

2. What is Jeff's punishment?

3. How long was the drought in the Kansas Territory?

4. Where are the Confederate soldiers camped out and sleeping?

5. What does the doctor say to Jeff about his chest?

(see the answer key)

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