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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Winter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The war no longer seems ___________ to Charley and the other soldiers.
(a) imminent
(b) scary
(c) exciting
(d) glorious

2. What sound does Charley find frightening?
(a) Bullets whizzing by
(b) Horses groaning
(c) Men screaming
(d) Birds squawking

3. The men begin their march south toward the city of ________________.
(a) Atlanta
(b) Raleigh
(c) Charleston
(d) Richmond

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Charley learns how to march and __________________.

2. What is scarce or nonexistent in the camp?

3. What happens on June 22, 1861?

4. What does Charley note about the farmers they pass in the fields?

5. What have become symbols of death for Charley?

(see the answer key)

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