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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. Why did Con reenlist in the army?
(a) Because he is heroic.
(b) Because he is patriotic.
(c) For the bonus money.
(d) For fun.

2. What is Charley's last name?
(a) Madison.
(b) Sullivan.
(c) O'Toole.
(d) Quinn

3. What year is the novel set in?
(a) 1823.
(b) 1999.
(c) 1865.
(d) 2011.

4. On the train to the regiment, what does one man suggest they do with Charley?
(a) Give him a hot air balloon.
(b) Send him home to grow.
(c) Teach him a lesson.
(d) Make him a junior officer.

5. What does Charley do that first evening?
(a) Buys his girlfriend an ice cream cone.
(b) Sneaks out and sees soldiers on parade.
(c) Slips out and goes to the library.
(d) Takes the subway to a ballpark.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the way home, Charley gets into a fight with a member of what rival gang?

2. Charley tells Con that Michael has threatened to send him where?

3. What street is Noreen's apartment on?

4. Why does Charley think he knows how to fire a gun in battle?

5. Who is Michael Demarest?

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