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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Fort Snelling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Charley call his mother?
(a) Mother
(b) Mama
(c) Mom
(d) Ma

2. When do Charley and his mother think the war will be over?
(a) By winter
(b) By spring
(c) By autumn
(d) By summer

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

4. How does Charley convince his mother to allow him to join the army?
(a) His father would have wanted him to
(b) There is no real danger
(c) It is the patriotic thing to do
(d) He owes it to Minnesota

5. What is the name of Charley's brother?
(a) Clay
(b) Owen
(c) Orren
(d) Otis

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Charley's view of the Union cause?

2. Why do the men not get to practice shooting too much?

3. What is the date when the novel begins?

4. Charley learns how to march and __________________.

5. What prevents Charley from enlisting in the army?

(see the answer key)

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