Private Peaceful - review

Who is Tommo's older brother?

• Charlie

• Chuck

• Chad

• Charles

What does Big Joe like to sing?

• Apples and Bananas

• Strawberries and Raspberries

• Oranges and Lemons

Which characters in Tommo and Charlie's childhood are cruel and mean? Choose two:

• Ms McAllister

• The Colonel

• Mother

• Grandma Wolf

Who does Charlie marry?

• Mary

• Malie

• Moira

• Molly

Why do Charlie and Tommo sign up to fight in the war?

• They want to fight the Germans

• They want to look brave and impress people

• The Colonel threatens to throw the family out of the cottage if they don't sign up

• Grandma Wolf signs them up without them knowing

What is army training like?

• Boring

• Tiring

• Like play-acting

• Extremely fun

Name the army sergeant that everyone dislikes

• Sergeant Horowitz

• Sergeant Helium

• Sergeant Henely

• Sergeant Hanley

Why do the soldiers dislike Sergeant Hanley so much? Explain in your own words.

Throughout the novel, Charlie and Tommo often look out for each other, and support each other. What theme, or message, does this represent?

• Selfishness

• The injustice of war

• Family and brotherly love

• Sibling rivalry

What does Tommo tell the reader about life as a soldier? Is it easy or difficult? List the things that make being a soldier very difficult.