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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the setting of the story?
During the Civil War, 1865, in West Virginia
During the Revolutionary War, 1777, the Province of Massachusetts Bay
During the Civil War, 1862, in Tennessee
During the Revolutionary War, 1779, the Province of Maryland
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the point of view of the story?
1st person
3rd person objective
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
- 3. Multiple Choice
What thought keeps the troops motivated?
We have more men than they do.
I am going to be the lucky one that survives.
We are going to take a leave of absence soon.
I am going to sneak off when no one is looking.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning behind this sentence? "Yes, thought the boy, that's all very well for them, they can give as good as they get!"
The troops are armed, but he only has a drum and two sticks.
The troops are given full meals, but the boy can only eat once a day.
The troops are given periodic breaks, but the boy has to play all day without stopping.
The troops are allowed to tease each other, but the boy must remain serious.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does this figure of speech mean? "There's your cheek, fell right off the tree overhead. And the others here not much older."
Joby is clumsy.
Joby is hurt.
Joby is young.
Joby is scared.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why did the General cry?
He is very attached to his regiment, and just learned that he is being transferred.
The troops think there will be an easy victory, but he knows better.
He was injured in the last battle.
The troops are feeling very discouraged.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does is mean to be the "heart of the army"?
It is the person who cares the most.
It is the person who reports directly to the General.
It is the person who holds the troops together.
It is the person willing to die for his or her country.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What would happen if Joby beat too slow?
He would be replaced as drummer boy.
He would help the troops relax and feel better.
He would disappoint the General, and make him very angry.
He would make the troops sleepy, and sleep forever in the fields.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What faulty argument does the General use in this story?
The troops will never make it without Joby.
War is very dangerous.
A bloody war is coming in the morning.
The General cares about the troops.
- 10. Multiple Choice
How did the General assure Joby?
by reminding him why he joined the army
by letting him know how much he likes playing the drum
by promising to send him home soon
by making him feel important
- 11. Multiple Choice
"Now and again the boy heard a vast wind come up, that gently stirred the air." What does "vast" mean?
angry
massive
comforting
miniscule
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the conflict in the story?
Joby joined the army.
Joby is angry at the General.
Joby is nervous about the upcoming battle.
Joby wants to fight in the upcoming battle.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the climax of the story?
The General said Joby could go home after the battle.
The General apologized to Joby.
The General made Joby feel better.
The General said Joby will be fighting in a battle soon.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What does the General BEST symbolize?
a control freak
a caring father
a mean dictator
a childhood friend
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the theme of the story?
Be brave and never give up.
Some jobs are more important than others.
Remember your loved ones.
Generals are often kind.
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