The Drummer Boy of Shiloh

All of the following describe the setting of the story EXCEPT...

• the church near Shiloh

• Civil War

• April

• 1942

Why does Joby feel he will be in greater danger than other soldiers during the battle?

• He has no weapon.
• He has no shield.
• He only has a drum and drumsticks.
• All of these

When Bradbury writes, "...perhaps they might go away...and not notice him lying small here, no more than a toy himself," he means to convey...

• ...that Joby feels like he has an insignificant role in the army
• ...that Joby feels childish and silly.
• ...that Joby wants to play hide-and-seek with the soldiers.
• ...that Joby wants to lead the army into battle the next day.

Why does the general say it is good for a soldier to cry before the fight?

• Crying makes a soldier fight better.
• He is ridiculing Joby for crying.
• He believes crying brings good luck.
• There won't be time to cry once the battle begins.

Why did the general cry the night before the story takes place?

• He is afraid that his side will give up.

• He is experienced and knows what war is like.

• He believes the other side will soon give up.

• He believes it is lucky to cry before a battle.

The general says the drummer boy is...

• ...the brains of the army.
• ...the backbone of the army.
• ...the heart of the army.
• ...the pride of the army.

Which of the following best reflects the theme of the story?

• Young men who die in battle become immortal.
• Victory in war requires careful planning and strong leadership.
• Even one who feels fearful and insignificant can play an important role and become a hero.
• The faster an army moves, the more likely it will succeed.

What do the peach blossoms falling (at the end of the story) symbolize?

• the sound of the boy's drumming during the battle

• the battle has ended, and victory has been achieved

• the sound of the soldiers on both sides of the army

• the loss of innocence, youth, and life associated with battle

Which of the following does NOT describe the characterization of the general?

• Influential in the lives of others

• Able to encourage others to reach their potential

• Able to laugh in the face of death

• Able to recognize his own fear and the fear of others

How old was Joby?

• 13

• 14

• 12

• 15