Comprehension
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Joby
"Askew" means...
tilted or crooked
Give one character trait of Joby...
Brave or fearful
What tone is created when the general is compared to a father?
What does CER stand for?
Cite, evidence, reasoning
What event is about to happen when the story begins?
The Battle of Shiloh is about to begin.
"Resolute" means...
Determined
What theme best fits the story?
You can overcome fear by focusing on your duty.
What mood does Bradbury create for readers?
tense but hopeful
Write an indicative mood sentence from the text.
The General ordered the officer to lead the charge.
What is Joby's main conflict?
Joby is scared to go to battle.
In paragraph 6, what does "helter-skelter" mean...
a haphazard manner
How does the General encourage Joby?
He explains to Joby that his hob is very important.
What does the peach blossoms symbolize?
loss of youth and having to grow up fast
Which sentence best shows how the setting contributes to the General's conflict?
Both sides wishing they would give up.
What quote best supports Joby's fear of the battle?
"In silence he listened to his own heart ruffle away..."
In paragraph 46, what does the idiom "Joby was his right hand and his left" mean?
Joby was the best assistant.
Why does the General say that Joby is "general of the army when the General's left behind."?
He emphasizes that the drummer's boy role and to give encouragement.
In paragraph 37, what does the general's figurative language reveal about the soldier's readiness?
He doesn't believe that the soldiers are trained well.
Why is the Drummer Boy of Shiloh considered an example of historical fiction?
Because the details in the time period and the conflict and characters reflect this era.