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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to a drummer who is late?
(a) He has to work on Saturday.
(b) He gets a cookie.
(c) He faces a serious punishment.
(d) He has to stay after class.

2. Jem has been promoted to what rank?
(a) Ensign.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Corporal.
(d) Captain.

3. What is Noreen's business?
(a) She decorates hats for women.
(b) She designs suits for men.
(c) She bakes bread.
(d) She sews dresses for women.

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

5. What is the nickname for a New York police officer in the novel?
(a) A blue suit.
(b) A Metropolitan.
(c) A Metro Man.
(d) A goon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the shooting starts, what does Charlie plan to do in his first battle?

2. Where is the headquarters of the 140th regiment?

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

4. On the train to the regiment, what does one man suggest they do with Charley?

5. How did Johnny die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Charley's drum during the battle?

2. What does Colonel Ayers say the punishment will be for deserters?

3. Why does Silas Gorman not want to be a drummer anymore?

4. In Chapter 6, which soldier shouts at Charley angrily while the soldier is being punished?

5. Which of Charley's friends is killed at Sanders Field, and how?

6. In Chapter 1, why does Charley fight the other boy?

7. What does Jem tell Con to do on the ship?

8. What does Michael Demarest say he will do if Charley does not stop fighting?

9. What does Jem Miller warn Charley not to include in his letter to Noreen?

10. Where do most of the soldiers get off the train?

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