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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 does Charley call his mother?
(a) Ma
(b) Mother
(c) Mom
(d) Mama

2. What do the soldiers do when they run out of bullets for practice?
(a) Go on scouting expeditions
(b) Read the Bible
(c) Practice shooting and reloading with no bullets
(d) Practice marching

3. Which of the following is not an appeal for Charley?
(a) Fighting like a man
(b) Marching in the heat
(c) Getting a uniform
(d) Getting a musket

4. When do Charley and his mother think the war will be over?
(a) By autumn
(b) By summer
(c) By spring
(d) By winter

5. What is the name of the town where Charley lives?
(a) Winona
(b) Wyeth
(c) Wyandot
(d) Willamette

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not part of the uniform Charley is issued?

2. How old does Charley say he is when he reaches Fort Snelling?

3. Which of the following items does Charley's mother not pack for him to take with him?

4. What happens on June 22, 1861?

5. Where does Charley's company board a train?

(see the answer key)

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