The Drummer Boy of Shiloh

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

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the point of view of the story?

• 1st person

• 3rd person objective

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

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.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

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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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

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

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6