"The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"
Authored by Tracy Schultz
English
7th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
All of the following describe the setting of the story EXCEPT...
peach orchard.
Civil War.
April.
1942.
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
When the author 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 wants to play hide and seek with the soldiers.
...that Joby feels childish and silly.
that Joby is considering running away.
...that Joby wants to lead the army into battle the next day.
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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 and many of his young men will die.
He believes the other side will soon give up.
He believes it is lucky to cry before a battle.
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The General says the drummer boy is...
...the brains of the army.
...the backbone of the army.
...the heart of the army.
...the pride of the army.
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following best reflects the theme of the story?
Young men who die in battle become immortal.
Victory in war requires careful planning and strong leadership.
Even one who feels fearful and insignificant can play an important role and become a hero. Have confidence.
The faster an army moves, the more likely it will succeed.
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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