Private Peaceful - review

Who is Tommo's older brother?

• Charlie

• Chuck

• Chad

• Charles

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does Big Joe like to sing?

• Apples and Bananas

• Strawberries and Raspberries

• Oranges and Lemons

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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

• Ms McAllister

• The Colonel

• Mother

• Grandma Wolf

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who does Charlie marry?

• Mary

• Malie

• Moira

• Molly

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What is army training like?

• Boring

• Tiring

• Like play-acting

• Extremely fun

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Name the army sergeant that everyone dislikes

• Sergeant Horowitz

• Sergeant Helium

• Sergeant Henely

• Sergeant Hanley

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6