The Drummer Boy of Shiloh

What does the General symbolize in the story?

• A caring father.

• A ruthless dictator.

• A wise mentor.

• A loyal friend.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the story suggest about the impact of war on youth?

• It shows the loss of innocence and the burden of responsibility.

• It highlights the excitement and adventure of battle.

• It emphasizes the importance of military training for young people.

• It portrays war as a necessary rite of passage for maturity.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the General's attitude towards Joby change throughout the story?

• He becomes more critical and distant.

• He becomes more supportive and fatherly.

• He remains indifferent and uninvolved.

• He becomes more aggressive and confrontational.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What lesson does Joby learn from the General?

• The importance of bravery and leadership.

• The value of wealth and power.

• The necessity of obedience and submission.

• The significance of cunning and deceit.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What instrument does Joby play?

• The guitar.

• The piano.

• The drum.

• The violin.

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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 is the age of the protagonist in 'The Drummer Boy of Shiloh'?

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 18

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who does Joby meet that turns out to be a significant figure?

• The general.

• A soldier.

• A merchant.

• A farmer.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the drum symbolize in the story?

• Courage and bravery of the soldiers.

• Hope and the spirit of the soldiers.

• Fear and despair of the battlefield.

• The sound of victory in war.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What significant role does Joby play in the story?

• He is the drummer boy at Shiloh.

• He is a general in the army.

• He is a scout for the enemy.

• He is a medic on the battlefield.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the main theme of 'The Drummer Boy of Shiloh'?

• Courage and the coming of age during war.

• The horrors of battle and loss.

• The importance of friendship in times of conflict.

• The futility of war and its consequences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2