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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Silas Gorman, do drummer boys ever fight?
(a) There are no drummer boys.
(b) They aren't supposed to and don't have guns.
(c) Yes, that is their main job.
(d) No, drummer boys are only in songs.

2. On the ship, Charley notices that Con has what item that belonged to someone else?
(a) Charley's shoes.
(b) Jem's watch.
(c) Doreen's scissors.
(d) Johnny's knife.

3. What do the Confederate soldiers do when they see the Union Army?
(a) They just stand there.
(b) They turn around and run away.
(c) They fire their guns.
(d) They stop and play cards.

4. What street is Noreen's apartment on?
(a) Crystie Street.
(b) Wall Street.
(c) Fifth Avenue.
(d) Main Street.

5. Why does Charley think he knows how to fire a gun in battle?
(a) Because he has watched Michael do it.
(b) Because Johnny taught him.
(c) Because he has fired toy guns in the arcade in New York.
(d) Because Doreen taught him.

Short Answer Questions

1. One day, Charley and Silas see which soldier tied to a tree as punishment?

2. The Confederate office urges Charley to run away in what direction?

3. What other duties does Charley handle?

4. The drummer boy's primary duty is what?

5. What does Con say about his treatment of Charley?

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