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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, The Ride of Noah Babbitt.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is on Jeff's new uniform?
(a) Lace trim.
(b) Sweat.
(c) Brass buttons.
(d) Blood.

2. When he does not get the office he wants what does Clardy do?
(a) Leaves the West forever.
(b) Leaves the South forever.
(c) Leaves the East forever.
(d) Leaves the North forever.

3. Why do Jeff and Dixie go walking in the Missouri woods?
(a) He is deserting.
(b) Hiding from Captain Clardy.
(c) Looking for ripe persimmons.
(d) Clearing his head.

4. How many men station themselves on the Union side of the Arkansas River?
(a) Ten.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Six.

5. How long was the drought in the Kansas Territory?
(a) Six months.
(b) Seven months.
(c) Sixteen days.
(d) Sixteen months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the regiment march to the battle?

2. As the battle rages, what does Jeff think about?

3. Who gives Jeff information about Captain Clardy?

4. What does Jeff swap Union coffee for?

5. What battle begins on December 7, 1862?

(see the answer key)

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