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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charley is thrilled to be assigned to what regiment?

2. Who is the drummer boy always supposed to remain close to?

3. Before the battle, Jem tells Charley that some soldiers believe what?

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

5. Jem has been promoted to what rank?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what new clothes is Charley wearing and how does he feel about them?

2. What does Silas have to do before he can achieve his goal?

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

4. Why is Charley spooked when Silas takes him to practice near shallow Confederate graves?

5. Who has Johnny's knife?

6. How old is Charley really?

7. Who is the solder Charley meets on board the ship, who tries to help him?

8. What does Con recommend that Charley do to become a soldier.

9. What is Charley's nickname for the New York City policeman who makes him stop fighting?

10. Which soldier does Charley see marching in the street when he sneaks out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Jershua Bent ("Granny") with Noreen Quinn, Charley's sister.

Part 1) How are the two characters alike?

Part 2) How are they different?

Part 3) Ultimately, which women does Charley feel closer to?

Essay Topic 2

Part 1) Why did Charley think he would be good at firing a gun in battle? Did this prove to be true or not?

Part 2) When does Charley finally learn to fire a huge rifle, and how does he use it?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the personality of Jershua Bent, also known as Granny. How does she treat Charley at the beginning? Does this change over time? How does Charley's opinion of her change?

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