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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. 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) It is the patriotic thing to do
(d) He owes it to Minnesota

2. Which of the following does not fit with Charley's description of the train?
(a) Noisy
(b) Fancy appointments
(c) Leather seats
(d) Gourmet food

3. How long is the war supposed to last?
(a) At least two years
(b) A couple years
(c) Probably three years
(d) A month or two

4. Charley and his company board a boat bound for ______________.
(a) St. Paul
(b) Minneapolis
(c) Eau Claire
(d) Chicago

5. Why do the men not get to practice shooting too much?
(a) There is a shortage of guns
(b) The soldiers need other training first
(c) They do not want to alert the enemy to their locations
(d) There is a shortage of ammunition

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the town where Charley lives?

2. Which of the following is not an appeal for Charley?

3. Charley is asked to hit a target at _____________ yards.

4. What is the date when the novel begins?

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

(see the answer key)

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