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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Toward Manassas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Charley notice about the black people he sees?
(a) How poor they are
(b) How shy they are
(c) How black they are
(d) How quiet they are

2. Charley wonders if the slaves ____________________ when the North wins the war.
(a) will be freed or not
(b) will get educations
(c) will get homes
(d) will get voters rights

3. How does Charley feel about the food in camp?
(a) It is horrible
(b) It is tolerable
(c) It is the best he's ever had
(d) It is pretty good

4. What do the soldiers do when they run out of bullets for practice?
(a) Read the Bible
(b) Practice shooting and reloading with no bullets
(c) Practice marching
(d) Go on scouting expeditions

5. How old is Charley, the main character in the story?
(a) 21
(b) 15
(c) 13
(d) 17

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the war supposed to last?

2. What is Charley's opinion of the other soldiers?

3. How much would Charley earn as a soldier?

4. What comforts does Charley especially appreciate on the train?

5. Which of the following is not something Charley desires if something bad should happen to him?

(see the answer key)

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