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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Battle of Wilson's Creek.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sounds the Bussey family alarm?
(a) Emory.
(b) Bess.
(c) Edith.
(d) Tess.

2. What position did Captain Clardy covet in his former regiment?
(a) General.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Captain.
(d) Major.

3. Who gives Jeff information about Captain Clardy?
(a) Mike Dempsey.
(b) David Gardner.
(c) Emory Bussey.
(d) The army physician.

4. What does the officer ask Jeff?
(a) What to say to his sweetheart if he passes.
(b) What funeral home he wants used.
(c) When is his next birthday.
(d) Where to send his pay if captured.

5. What effect does Jeff have upon returning home?
(a) Bitter.
(b) Scared.
(c) Happy.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jeff leave home?

2. How does Jeff get to Fort Leavenworth?

3. What encourages the neighbor boys to join Jeff on his way to Fort Leavenworth?

4. What does Emory tell Jeff to do?

5. What is the name of Captain Clardy's former regiment?

(see the answer key)

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