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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 through 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Granny tells him that later he will have to do what with the little plants?
(a) Weed them.
(b) Sprinkle them.
(c) Stomp on them.
(d) Fertilize them.

2. After getting off the boat, how does Charley get to headquarters?
(a) On another boat.
(b) On a helicopter.
(c) On a bus.
(d) On a train.

3. What is the name of the old woman on the farm?
(a) Jershua Bent.
(b) Penelope Pringle.
(c) Granny Brown.
(d) Noreen Bent.

4. Charley is almost sent to which prisoner of war camp?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Andersonville.
(c) Charleston.
(d) Savannah.

5. What does "fall in" mean?
(a) To fall off a roof and break your arm.
(b) To fall in a swimming pool and drown.
(c) For leaves to fall in a bucket.
(d) To march behind someone.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, why doesn't Charley escape that first night?

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

3. Who is the wounded solder that Charley sees in the battle?

4. As a deserter, what could happen to Charley if he is caught by the Confederate Army?

5. Who is Silas Gorman?

(see the answer key)

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