"The Finish of Patsy Barnes"/"The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"

Why is Patsy's mother upset?

• Patsy skips school

• Patsy plays practical jokes

• Patsy always studies

• Patsy never helps with chores

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which character is a dynamic character?

• the general

• Joby

• The older soldier

• the drum

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the setting for the most exciting scene in "The Finish of Patsy Barnes"?

• The school

• the fair-grounds

• Patsy's church

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word best describes Patsy's decision to race?

• intelligent

• unwise

• cowardly

• courageous

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the general call the drummer boy?

• the brains of the army

• the heart of the army

• the backbone of the army

• the pride of the army

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does the author of The Drummer Boy of Shiloh say it is a "solemn night for a boy just turned fourteen"?

• The boy will be in his first battle soon

• the wind is full of whispers

• the army is camped near a church

• the boys does not like sleeping in a field

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What do both Patsy and Joby fear?

• fighting in a war

• the unseen army

• being hungry, sick, and poor for the rest of their lives

• the death of someone they love or their own death

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which word is most similar in meaning to the word compulsory?

• friendly

• suggested

• required

• purposeful

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

meager

• energetic

• limited

• plentiful

• pretty

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If a student is determined to finish college, how can the student be described?

• compulsory

• diplomatice

• legitimate

• resolute

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4