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WorksheetsCharley Skedaddle Chapter 5-10
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
In the military Charley observed several types punishments for the enlisted officers. Select all that he observed apply:
strung up by the thumbs
hand slapped
beating
shot
chine barrels
Why does Charley feel he is better off than the other soldiers?
he gets paid more money to be a drummer
he is housed with furniture, not cots
he has seen three generals which is rare
he gets to get food from Marcus in the kitchen
Select a soldier's typical day
Clean-up/ breakfast, guards mount for duty of the day, drill on parade, free time, drill, dismissal for retreat, dinner, tattoo, and taps
guards mount for duty of the day, clean-up/ breakfast, taps, drill on parade, free time, drill, dismissal for retreat, dinner, and tattoo
guards mount for duty of the day, dismissal for retreat, clean-up/ breakfast, free time, drill on parade, drill, dinner, tattoo, and taps
drill, taps,clean-up/ breakfast, dismissal for retreat, guards mount for duty of the day, drill on parade, free time, dinner, tattoo, and
Often times soldiers are told to move stealthily and not mention information to family and friends. Select the BEST choice for information soldiers should not share.
regiment name
name of chef
name of commander
regiment location
The book cover depicts an important part of the story. If you were to give it a caption, describe what is happening on the book cover.
Charley is hiding from Noreen and Mr. Damarest because he does not want to move once his sister marries.
Charley is hiding from a rival gang member of the Dead Rabbits because he is outnumbered and cannot find a Bowery Boy.
Charley is hiding from the conscriptors out in the wilderness because he doesn't want the Johnny Rebs to find him.
Charley is hiding from the Confederate Soldiers because Major Caswell says he is too young to engage in war.
Do you think Charley is happy with his decision to enlist in the army? Select all that might apply to your answer
No, because he wishes he could see Noreen again and that Mr. Damarest is not so bad.
Yes, because he wants to avenge his brother's death with the confederates.
No, because he said he would give up the Bower Boy Gang to be in New York again.
Yes, because he wrote a letter to Noreen telling her he's fine.
Yes, because he gets to fight Dead Rabbits in the army.
Jem explains his beliefs about war to Charley. Select the answer that summarizes his viewpoints.
Every battle is the devil's work. We only hope to train well, get plenty of rest and live through it.
Every battle is the Lord's work. It is God's purpose for his life whether he lives or dies.
Every battle is the a toss of a coin. Sometimes we win, and other times we lose.
Every battle is the devil's work. Only something so sinister can be happy with destruction war causes.
After Charley skedaddles, he encounters a confederate officer. Why doesn't he send him to Andersonville Prison?
Charley is a talented drummer and his skills are better utilized in the army.
Charley is a talented bugler and his skills are better utilized in the army.
The Confederate officer was a former teacher and felt Charley was too young.
The Confederate officer was a former Metropolitan Officer and felt Charley was too young.
Charley has skedaddled three times. Select each time he skedaddled.
Charley ran away from Noreen and Michael.
Charley ran away from the Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia.
Charley ran away from Bowery ally to hide from a Dead Rabbit.
Charley ran from the Confederate officer to avoid prison in Andersonville.
He ran from the Pinch-faced soldier that hated everyone on board the ship.
Why are the Union Soldiers at a disadvantage in the Battle of the Wilderness?
They did not have proper clothing to remain dry during the battle.
The soldiers did not have enough rations to survive a week of battle.
The soldiers did not have enough ammunition to counterattack the Johnny rebs.
The soldiers did not know the location very well because they were on Confederate territory.
How did the Confederate soldiers surprise the Union soldiers? Select all that apply.
They sent a Confederate spy to gain information about their location.
They surrendered and retreated to lure the Union Soldiers to an open area.
They wore the Union Army butternut brown uniforms of the deceased soldiers.
They hid in the breastworks so the Union Soldiers could not locate them.
After Charley emerges from the thicket of laurel, he is startled by __________. Select the BEST answer.
a heaving rabbit scared from cannon fire
a rebel captor's pistol aimed at his head
General Robert E. Lee is spotted
Con Sullivan yelling at him for desertion
After the Battle of the Wilderness, Charley decided he should travel ___________ to avoid being captured.
North
East
South
West
How did Charley discover the correct direction to travel? Select all that apply.
He retraced his steps on the Orange Turnpike.
He remembered the lesson Sister Mary instructed during botany.
He remembered the sermon during a Mass service with Noreen, Johnny, and Michael.
He retraced his steps on the Germanna Plank Road.
What caused Charley to come from hiding out of the thicket?
smoke from musket fire
not enough food rations
gun powder fumes
cannon smoke
Why doesn't the black guy on the wagon respond while Charley is talking?
He does not understand his dialect (manner of speech).
He is a runaway slave and fears being captured.
He does not want to offend Charley because his is in the south.
He does want the Rebels to hear them talking and risk being captured.
Explain what is meant by the simile. "Shot like a bolt."
Gallop
Jog
Trot
Leisurely walk
Why doesn't Granny shoot Charley? Select the BEST choice.
She needs his help on her farm.
She does not like war nor battles
He offers her money for the eggs.
She wishes she had grandchildren.
When Charley Plan to return to New York? Select all that apply.
In two years, after he helps Granny
when he was unrecognizeable
when he grew a beard
when he was an adult
Jerusha Bent is described as a "wise woman." She has special qualities. Select all that apply
mind reader
doctor-lady
part-Creek Indian
baby bringer
cast spells
