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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Fort Snelling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is Charley's new flannel shirt?
(a) red
(b) blue
(c) grey
(d) white

2. How does Charley convince his mother to allow him to join the army?
(a) There is no real danger
(b) His father would have wanted him to
(c) He owes it to Minnesota
(d) It is the patriotic thing to do

3. The rifles are inaccurate and can seldom hit a target at ______________ yards.
(a) 75
(b) 25
(c) 50
(d) 100

4. How old does Charley say he is when he reaches Fort Snelling?
(a) 19
(b) 21
(c) 20
(d) 18

5. How old is Charley, the main character in the story?
(a) 13
(b) 15
(c) 17
(d) 21

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Charley feel about the food in camp?

2. How long is the war supposed to last?

3. After the initial excitement, Charley finds camp to be _______________.

4. What is the date when the novel begins?

5. How much would Charley earn as a soldier?

(see the answer key)

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