WorksheetsThe Drummer Boy of Shiloh
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 5mins
Details of the setting help you to understand that:
armies often camped near each other
peach trees provided food for soldiers
peach trees provided shelter for soldiers
peach trees are no good at all for soldiers
In lines 82-93, what does Joby's silence in response to the General's question about his running away tell you?
The General will punish Joby.
The General has guessed correctly.
Joby is too shy to speak to anyone.
The General can save you money on car insurance.
The General explains that the drummer's job is to:
make the men charge in an orderly way.
cause the men to rush courageously into battle.
play music just to keep the spirits of the orchestra up.
help him to help people save money on car insurance.
In lines 133-139, the General describes the soldiers as "wild horses on a loose rein" to explain that they are:
new to riding horses
inexperienced in battle
impulsive and uncontrollable
looking like figures on a carousel
Which statement best describes the General's attitude toward Joby?
He is disappointed in a boy who cries on the eve of a battle.
He is encouraging to help the boy understand his key role in the battle.
He is upset thinking that his side will probably lose this battle and eventually lose the war.
He is angered that his soldiers are not better prepared for battle and yells at them all to shape up now.
What does solemn mean:
vaguely important
deeply serious
scatter
cook
To strew is to:
vaguely important
deeply serious
scatter
cook
Legitimately means:
lawfully
logically
desperate
determined
Someone who is resolute is:
lawfully
logically
desperate
determined
What does muted mean?
divided
muffled
combined
subtracted
Are you ready for the quiz on "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" by Ray Bradbury?
Yes! Bring it on! I understand this piece of historical fiction!
Almost! I may still need a little more practice!
No way! I need to do this over and over again!
Wait! What's historical fiction? Perhaps I should read it...
