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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, The Ride of Noah Babbitt.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Captain Clardy punish Jeff?
(a) Jeff refuses to clean the bathroom.
(b) Jeff refuses to brush his teeth.
(c) Jeff kicks him in the shin.
(d) Jeff refuses to change his name.

2. What kind of training will Jeff's unit receive at Fort Gibson?
(a) Weaponary training.
(b) Cavalry training.
(c) Ballistics training.
(d) Infantry training.

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

4. Who is the new commanding officer of the Kansas Volunteers?
(a) Sergeant Stan Watie.
(b) Sergeant George York.
(c) Sergeant Jim Pike.
(d) Sergeant David Gardner.

5. Why do Jeff and Dixie go walking in the Missouri woods?
(a) Hiding from Captain Clardy.
(b) Clearing his head.
(c) Looking for ripe persimmons.
(d) He is deserting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sounds on the Bussey farm in the case of emergencies?

2. What kind of Indian is Joe Grayson?

3. What does Jeff tell his family of the army?

4. Who questions the boys before their enlistment?

5. What is Jeff Bussey doing with the mule?

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