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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Michael Demarest threaten to do with Charley?
(a) Make him join the army.
(b) Send him to a home for incorrigibles.
(c) Adopt him.
(d) Send him to war.

2. Hardtack is similar to what?
(a) Spam or ham.
(b) Cereal.
(c) Cookies.
(d) A dried biscuit or cracker.

3. What New York gang does Charley belong to?
(a) The Latin Kings.
(b) The Bowery Boys.
(c) The Bronx Lads.
(d) The Dead Rabbits.

4. In Chapter 10, did Charley plan to steal the eggs?
(a) No, he planned to pay a penny for each egg.
(b) No, but he stole the ham.
(c) No, but he was out of money.
(d) Yes, but only a few.

5. As a deserter, what could happen to Charley if he is caught by the Union Army?
(a) He could be promoted.
(b) He could get a raise.
(c) He could be shot.
(d) He could be sent home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Noreen?

2. What two Union generals are rumored to be at the Culpepper headquarters?

3. According to Silas Gorman, do drummer boys ever fight?

4. On the train to the regiment, the men tease Charley. How old do they guess he is?

5. Who captures Charley in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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