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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Silas Gorman?
(a) Charley's replacement as a drummer boy.
(b) The current drummer boy, who will train Charley.
(c) Jem's best friend.
(d) Johnny's best friend.

2. How did Johnny die?
(a) He was killed accidentally by a Bowery Boy.
(b) He was killed in a Civil War battle at Gettysburg.
(c) He was killed by a Dead Rabbit.
(d) He was run over by a truck.

3. What war does Charley find himself swept into?
(a) The French and Indian War.
(b) World War II.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) World War I.

4. Why does Con refuse to pay Charley's boat fare home?
(a) Because it is Tuesday.
(b) Because he has lost all his money gambling.
(c) Because he likes Charley too much.
(d) Because he is seasick.

5. Who does Charley meet again on the train?
(a) Jem Miller.
(b) Silas Gorman.
(c) Con Sullivan.
(d) General Grant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Michael Demarest?

2. What New York gang does Charley belong to?

3. How old is Charley at the beginning of the story?

4. Who is Con?

5. Con tells Charley that he can become what?

(see the answer key)

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