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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Nicholls plan to take Joey on final maneuvers in Chapter 5?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 4 or 5 days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 2 or 3 days.

2. What did Albert's father and Farmer Easton argue over?
(a) Storm damage.
(b) Loose animals.
(c) Fencing.
(d) Property lines.

3. How long do the men and horses stop when they march after departing the ship in Chapter 6?
(a) Every two hours for 10 minutes.
(b) Every 1 1/2 hours for 10 minutes.
(c) Every three hours for 5 minutes.
(d) Every hour for a few minutes.

4. When does Captain Nicholls say that the French learned the dangers of machine guns?
(a) Anglo-French War.
(b) War of the Pyrenees.
(c) Franco-Prussian War.
(d) Poitou War.

5. In Chapter 5, when are Nicholls and the others scheduled to leave for France?
(a) Under a week.
(b) About 2 weeks.
(c) 11 days.
(d) 5 days.

6. What is the name of Captain Nicholls' friend who does not believe the war will be won easily?
(a) Bobby.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Michael.
(d) Jamie.

7. In Chapter 8, where are Captain Stewart and Trooper Warren marched to?
(a) A group of tents.
(b) An abandoned church.
(c) A cave.
(d) Cluster of ruined buildings.

8. In Chapter 3, where does Albert ride Joey?
(a) To check the sheep.
(b) To check the fields.
(c) To the woods.
(d) To the meadows.

9. In the ruined little village where Joey and the squadron join the regiment in Chapter 7, what still lives in the village?
(a) Old people.
(b) Priest and nuns.
(c) Cats.
(d) Rats.

10. In Chapter 5, who is Captain Nicholls going to send a drawing to?
(a) His mother.
(b) Albert.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His wife.

11. What color uniforms are men wearing in the village when Albert takes Joey there in Chapter 4?
(a) Khaki.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Camouflage.

12. In Chapter 5, what type of horse does Captain Jamie Stewart ride?
(a) Gray Andalusian.
(b) Chestnut Arabian.
(c) Chestnut quarter horse.
(d) Black stallion.

13. How old is Albert in Chapter 1?
(a) 13.
(b) 14.
(c) 12.
(d) 11.

14. In Chapter 6, what is the mood of the troopers as they leave the ship?
(a) Somber.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Fearful.

15. In Chapter 6, what attitude do the soldiers have on the ship to France?
(a) Fear.
(b) Optimism.
(c) Pessimism.
(d) Anticipation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the pub Albert's father frequents?

2. In Chapter 2, how long does Albert have to teach Joey to plow?

3. What is Albert doing when his father comes with a whip to teach Joey to plow?

4. When do some of the men in Captain Nicholls squad believe that they will smash through the Germans?

5. What is the name of Trooper Warren's girlfriend?

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