The Drummer Boy of Shiloh Quiz

"You want to cry some more, go ahead. I did the same last night."

Which is most likely why the general speaks sweetly?

• He wants Joby to fight.

• He wants Joby to feel that it is normal what he feels.

• He wants Joby to feel like a coward.

• He wants to make the situation awkward.

"Now, boy." said the general quietly, "you are the heart of the army. Think of that. You are the heart of the army. Listen, now."

Which is most likely why the General says this to Joby and repeated the words about him being the heart of the army?

• The General wants to brainwash Joby.

• The General thinks that Joby is very nice.

• The General wants Joby to understand the importance of his job.

• The General doesn't care about Joby.

What is the source of the conflict in this story?

• The fact that he has to lead the troops.

• The fact that he is very young.

• The fact that he has to sleep under the orchard.

• The fact that he misses his parents.

How does the setting affect the conflict?

• Because the location is near the Church of Shiloh.

• Because the location is very near to Joby's house.

• Because Joby doesn't want to sleep under a tree.

• Because this is happening during the Civil War battle of Shiloh.

Part A: Describe the mood of the story.

• Sad, but somehow not frightening.

• Solemn, fearful, and apprehensive.

• Solemn, peaceful, and quiet.

• Apprehensive and peaceful at the same time.

Part B: What details of the setting help create the mood?

• The night setting and the boy being alone with both armies nearby.

• The boy talking to the general and remembering his family.

• The boy sleeping on the ground with just his drum.

• The boy thinking of how the general smells like his father