"The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"

This word from the story means according to laws or rules.

• benediction
• immortality
• legitimately
• resolute

This word from the story means a blessing or prayer.

• benediction
• immortality
• legitimately
• resolute

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

This word from the story means determined, firm, or confident.

• benediction
• immortality
• legitimately
• resolute

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

This word from the story means scattered or spread haphazardly.

• benediction
• legitimately
• resolute
• strewn

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

This word from the story means having the ability to live forever or invincibility.

• benediction
• immortality
• legitimately
• resolute

All of the following describe the setting of the story EXCEPT...

• peach orchard
• Civil War
• April
• 1942

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Joby feel he will be in greater danger than other soldiers during the battle?

• He has no weapon.
• He has no shield.
• He only has a drum and drumsticks.
• All of these

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

When Bradbury writes, "...perhaps they might go away...and not notice him lying small here, no more than a toy himself," he means to convey...

• ...that Joby feels like he has an insignificant role in the army
• ...that Joby feels childish and silly.
• ...that Joby wants to play hide-and-seek with the soldiers.
• ...that Joby wants to lead the army into battle the next day.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Why does the general say it is good for a soldier to cry before the fight?

• Crying makes a soldier fight better.
• He is ridiculing Joby for crying.
• He believes crying brings good luck.
• There won't be time to cry once the battle begins.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

Why did the general cry the night before the story takes place?

• He is afraid that his side will give up.
• He thinks the war might last a long time.
• He believes the other side will soon give up.
• He believes it is lucky to cry before a battle.