Drummer Boy of Shiloh

What is the setting of the story?

• modern times

• During the Revolutionary War

• During the Civil War

• there is no way to tell

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Why did the General cry?

• He loves his army 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.

• His troops are well trained

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.

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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 anger the general.

• He would make the troops sleepy, and sleep "forever" in the fields - meaning they would die

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How old is protagonist in the story?

• 10

• 18

• 14

• 21

According to the story, why is the boy afraid?

• he only has a drum, two sticks to beat it, and no shield

• he is very young

• he has never been in battle before

• his father died very recently in battle

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The man walking by calls out the protagonist because he is...

• crying

• screaming

• moaning

• staring at the other soldiers with anger in his eyes

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The man who stops to talk to the boy turns out to be...

• his father

• the general

• a friendly soldier

• an enemy soldier

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What is the theme of the story?

• You cannot overcome fear when you are focused on duty

• The role of the drummer boy is very important

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Peach Blossoms symbolize

• Innocence and Youth

• Freedom

• escape from death and suffering

• struggle and leadership

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