The Mostly True
Adventures of
Homer P. Figg
By
Rodman Philbrick
Novel Study Guide
This guide belongs to: _____________________________
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Novel Terms Directions: Look up the definitions for the following terms. Write the definition in
your own words or use synonyms.
1. Historical Fiction –
2. Novel –
3. Chapter –
4. Characterization –
5. Foreshadowing –
6. Allusion –
7. Antagonist –
8. Protagonist –
9. Dialogue –
10. Personification –
11. Metaphor –
12. Simile –
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Chapters 1-3
Before you read the chapters:
1. Every good novel needs an interesting antagonist (“bad guy”). In
these first three chapters, we meet a character that you will
probably instinctively dislike. What specific characteristics do you
think make for a really effective antagonist? Try to come up with at
least three characteristics.
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2. Vocabulary – Match each word with its definition. Use the
classroom dictionaries as a resource as needed.
1. scalawag a. a deadly epidemic or disease
2. perish b. much of something
3. pestilence c. to beat with one’s fists
4. aggrieve d. wonderful or marvelous
5. pummel e. the care, feeding, stabling, etc. of horses for pay
6. deliberate f. scamp; rascal
7. prodigious g. compulsory enrollment of persons for military service
8. complicated h. to injure by injustice
9. livery i. suitcase
10. conscription j. on purpose
11. abundance k. to die or be destroyed
12. valise l. difficult to understand
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Questions for Chapters 1-3
1. Describe the setting of the first three chapters. Remember that setting
includes both time and place.
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2a. Think of four appropriate words to describe the personality of Squinton
Leach.
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2b. Consider Squinton Leach’s name and how it sounds. How is his name
appropriate/fitting for his character?
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3. Find an example in the list of “Things Uncle Hates” that is totally illogical
(makes no sense).
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4. Why did it surprise the boys when their uncle left for town on Bob the
horse?
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5. What kind of man was J.T. Marston. Include evidence from the text to
support your answer.
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6. Describe the purpose of the Enrollment Act.
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7a. Why did Homer believe that his brother would not survive the war? Why
may this be a legitimate concern?
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7b. What did Homer intend to do about this?
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Theme Tracker #1:
What do Homer’s actions/the events in Chapters 1-3 reveal about life?
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Chapters 4-6
Before you read the chapters:
1. Many children threaten to run away from home. In this section,
Homer actually does just that. Consider the setting of the novel.
What disadvantages, obstacles, and/or dangers may Homer face
out on his own?
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Questions for Chapters 4-6
1. The author uses many unusual expressions which often contain ridiculous
exaggerations. One example is, “His voice is bad enough to crack the moon”
(24). Find two more examples from these chapters and record them here.
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2. How long did it take Homer to dig his way out of the cellar?
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3. How does Homer rationalize taking Bob along with him?
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4. How do the two characters Homer meets in Chapter 6 have appropriate
names?
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5. What did Stink have against Homer’s father, Henry?
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6. What was Smelt’s opinion of Judge Marston?
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7. What does Homer promise Stink and Smelt if they let him go? How does this
incident add to what we know about Homer?
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Chapters 7-9
Before you read the chapters:
1. In the next three chapters, we are introduced to an abolitionist.
Considering that this story takes place during the American Civil
War, what would this person be interested in abolishing? How
might she/he go about accomplishing this?
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2. Vocabulary – In each of the following sets of words, underline the
one word that does not belong. Then write a sentence explaining
why it does not fit.
1. emancipate free antagonize liberate
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2. impress condone influence inspire
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3. modification alteration adjustment facilitate
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4. vague supine ambiguous unclear
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5. carrion urn vase vessel
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6. magnificent splendid glorious offensive
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7. obvious subtle implied indistinct
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8. convenient handy cantankerous nearby
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Theme Tracker #2:
What do Homer’s actions/the events in Chapters 4-9 reveal about life?
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Chapters 10-12
Before you read the chapters:
1. In one point in Chapter 11 Homer says, “I can’t do nothing.
Nothing is not an option” (65). Is this always true? Defend your
answer.
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Questions for Chapters 10-12
1. Homer gave himself away when he said he was from Smelt, but how else did
Mr. Brewster know that Homer was connected to Stink and Smelt?
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2. What reason did Brewster give to Homer for not referring to a person’s
complexion?
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3. What was the Underground Railroad?
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4. The author of this novel has a talent for ending his chapters in a
suspenseful note (known as a cliffhanger). Reread the last paragraphs of
Chapters 10-12 and decide which ending you enjoyed the most. How was this
ending especially effective?
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5. When Homer asks Mr. Brewster what he should do about meeting Smelt, the
older man leaves the decision with Homer. Do you think this was a good
choice? How else might he have handled it?
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6. Where did Homer tell Smelt that the slaves were being held?
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7. When Homer first went to live with Squinton Leach, what was the one thing
he was most afraid of (other than the dark)?
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Chapters 13-15
Before you read the chapters:
1. Chapter 12 ended on a very suspenseful note. Predict what you
think will happen next.
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2. Vocabulary – Choose a word from the list that means the same or
nearly the same as the underlined word(s).
Convince Solemn Indisposed Ingenuity
Humiliate Pursued Honorable Affiliated Conscience
1. I certainly didn’t mean to embarrass you. ________________________
2. The judge is a high-principled person. ________________________
3. What would it take to persuade you that I’m right? ________________________
4. I’m sure she’s connected to our family somehow. ________________________
5. I’m afraid he can’t see you right now, for he is ill. ________________________
6. My brother is a very serious little boy. ________________________
7. At the Science Fair, Marsha’s intelligence was on ________________________
display for all to see.
8. He chased us all the way back home. ________________________
9. It appears that Stink and Smelt have no ________________________
scruples whatsoever.
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Questions for Chapters 13-15
1. Explain why Chapter 13 is titled, “A Wagonload of Hope”.
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2. Describe Samuel’s reaction after dealing with Stink and Smelt. Why did he
feel that way?
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3. How had Samuel managed to escape from Stink and Smelt?
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4. Although Samuel tells Homer he hasn’t eaten or had much to drink for three
days, he immediately sets out with a wagonload of escaping slaves without
getting anything to eat. Why do you think Samuel made this choice?
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5. Foreshadowing: At the conclusion of Chapter 14, the author says of The
Reverend Webster B. Willow, “I saw the cheese and never paid attention to the
trap. Trap by the name of Willow” (83). Predict how Willow may turn out to be a
“trap” for Homer.
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6. What provisions had Jebediah Brewster made for Homer to help him find his
brother?
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7. What does Homer compare the train ride to at the end of chapter 15?
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Theme Tracker #3:
What do Homer’s actions/the events in Chapters 10-15 reveal about life?
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Chapters 16-18
Before you read the chapters:
1. Homer discovers in the next few chapters that Mr. Willow is a
very gullible person. What does this word mean? Give an example
of gullibility.
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Questions for Chapters 16-18
1. What hint is provided in the first few paragraphs of Chapter 16 that Willow
is not very bright?
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2. Chapter 16 features examples of similes. Halfway through the chapter the
author states, “Mr. Willow’s face gets as red as a ripe tomato” (92). Find
another example of a simile in the very next paragraph.
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3. What is Homer’s opinion of lawyers? Provide proof from the text for your
answer.
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4. Describe Mr. Willow’s behavior around Kate Nibbly.
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5. How does Homer explain the fact that he is able to see right through Frank
and Kate Nibbly?
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6. Describe how Mr. Willow becomes engaged to Kate.
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7. How did the Nibblys manage to separate Homer from Willow in Chapter 18?
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8. We have already read about a number of important conflicts in this novel.
Find three types of conflict in The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg and
explain what type each conflict is.
1.
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Chapters 19-21
Before you read the chapters:
1. In the next section, Homer meets up with a travelling caravan.
Why do you think caravans and circuses were popular during this
time period?
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2. Vocabulary – Write a sentence using the following words. Make
sure that the meaning of the word is clear in your sentence.
1. inspire (v) –
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2. torment (n or v) –
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3. taunt (v) –
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4. ruse (n) –
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5. proximity (n) –
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6. exude (v) –
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Questions for Chapters 19-21
1. How could the death of Silas Wiggin be described as ironic?
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2. Why was it impossible for Homer to tell his tormentors that he wasn’t a pig
boy?
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3. After rescuing him, Professor Fleabottom makes an interesting proposal to
Homer. He tells Homer that their geek just died. A geek in the 1860’s was
different than geeks of the 21st Century. Use your glossary to look up what the
term means.
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4. Why did the Professor think that if Homer joined his Caravan it would help
him to find his brother?
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5. The title for Chapter 21 has two factual errors about the events of the
chapter. What are they?
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6. Give two reasons why Minerva must have been quite an attraction for the
customers to the carnival.
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Theme Tracker #4:
What do Homer’s actions/the events in Chapters 16-21 reveal about life?
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Chapters 22-24
Before you read the chapters:
1. Chapter 22 has an intriguing title, “The Secret in the Wagons”.
Predict what you think this chapter might be about.
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2. Vocabulary – Choose a word from the list to complete each
sentence.
parasol odiferous discretion dexterity demonstrate
tantalizing frolic indignity emanate ferocious
1. My mother thought it an unwelcome ______________________ to be singled out
like that.
2. The Professor demonstrated his ______________________ with a deck of cards
by shuffling three packs all at once.
3. The young woman’s ______________________ was ruined during the
windstorm.
4. It was a lot of fun to watch the colts ______________________ in the meadow.
5. “Let me ______________________ for you how to throw a curve ball,” the
pitcher suggested.
6. A ______________________ aroma greeted us from the kitchen.
7. “May I count on your absolute ______________________ in keeping this from
the public?” the mayor asked.
8. One would not expect such a small dog to be so ______________________.
9. We found the chicken coop’s ______________________ atmosphere to be more
than we could bear.
10. A pale green light began to ______________________ from the space craft.
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Questions for Chapters 22-24
1. Below are a number of descriptive phrases. Check off the ones that apply to
the author’s description of Manhattan, New York in Chapter 22.
a) hunched-up women begging □ b) ladies with parasols □
c) folks of all colors □ d) covered wagons pulled by oxen □
e) prisoners of war □ f) men in rags □
2. How did Homer travel to Jersey City?
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3. Why does the concluding sentence in Chapter 22 turn out to be so
disappointing?
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4. What ready-made audience did the Professor find in Jersey City? What were
these people doing there?
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5. What three acts did the Professor and his troupe perform for their audience?
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Chapters 25-27
Before you read the chapters:
1. In the next section, we meet a rather remarkable man who lives
for balloons – huge, flying balloons that people ride in. Think of one
good thing about riding in a balloon and one thing which would not
be too good (To make it more interesting, you can imagine being a
balloon man during a time of war).
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2. Vocabulary – Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Using
the context of the sentences below, choose the best synonym for the
underlined word in each sentence.
1. Any mention of the dreadful fire was forbidden in our house.
a) emphasized b) banned c) located d) whispered
2. No one expected him to perish during the voyage.
a) succeed b) prosper c) languish d) expire
3. That particular wildflower can be located in this vicinity.
a) area b) season c) manner d) company
4. “For the very life of me,” declared Aunt Margaret, “I never thought
that our family would produce a secessionist.”
a) attorney b) rebel c) scientist d) inventor
5. Before finally accepting herself for who she is, my sister went
through much torment.
a) teasing b) therapy c) agony d) rebellion
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Questions for Chapters 25-27
1. Sarcasm is defined as, “ridicule or mockery, often used harshly to hurt
another person”. For example, someone might say, “Don’t work too hard” to a
lazy worker. Find an example of sarcasm in the first paragraph of Chapter 25.
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2. There is a strong contrast between the choice of words used by Homer and
the Professor. Another author has stated that some words have the sound of
caviar (rich and elegant), and others sound more common (peanut butter
words). With a partner, come up with six examples of each type of word – either
from the novel or from your own language.
Caviar Words Peanut Butter Words
3. What does the expression, “seeing the elephant” mean?
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4. What disturbing thing does Homer see the Professor do late one night?
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5. What terrible cargo did the wagons hold?
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6. What purpose did balloons serve at this time?
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7. Write a brief summary of the role that Homer played in rescuing Bobbins
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Theme Tracker #5:
What do Homer’s actions/the events in Chapters 22-27 reveal about life?
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Chapters 28-30
Before you read the chapters:
1. In the coming chapters, Homer finds himself a prisoner of war.
Fortunately, Homer is quite the talker and has quite the
imagination. How do you think he might be able to talk his way out
of this problem?
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2. Vocabulary – Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
Draw a line from each word in Column A to its antonym in Column
B.
Column A
Dispute
Traitor
Eventually
Extraordinary
Aghast
Confide
Disguise
Column B
Familiar
Conceal
Expose
Unsurprised
Agreement
Immediately
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Questions for Chapters 28-30
Directions: Indicate whether to following statements are True or False
1. Professor Fleabottom told the Captain that Tally didn’t respond T or F
to his question because he was mute.
2. Fenton Fleabottom’s real name was Davy Crockett. T or F
3. Fleabottom told the Captain that he was only making inquiries T or F
about the Union Troops so as to help Homer find his brother.
4. The man that Fleabottom met in the dark of night was his son, Levi. T or F
5. When Homer attempts his escape in the balloon, he is almost shot T or F
to death by the Captain’s troops.
6. A tear in the balloon’s silk finally causes it to crash. T or F
7. When the balloon comes down Homer escapes death by landing in T or F
a haystack.
8. General Jeb Stuart orders Homer to be taken to the bull pit. T or F
9. Homer tells his story to a captured newspaperman who writes for a T or F
newspaper in Chambersburg.
10. Homer tells the Southern troops that he is from a wealthy, T or F
slave-owning family in Maine.
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Chapters 31-33
Before you read the chapters:
1. In Chapter 33, we find a rather glaring coincidence in the novel.
Why do you think most writers try not to rely on coincidence when
writing the plot of a novel?
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Questions for Chapters 31-33
1. What horrors was Homer exposed to during the first day of battle?
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2. What kept Homer going during this tough and trying time?
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3. What happened that enabled Homer to escape from the Confederates?
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4. Chapter 32 has an interesting title. After reading about Homer’s harrowing
adventures in this chapter, what do you think he would like to forget?
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6. Describe Harold’s circumstances when found by his younger brother.
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Setting – The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg has been called the turning point in the American
Civil War. Almost 50,000 men were casualties during these terrible days –
approximately one-quarter of the soldiers who took part. Many brave men took
their stand during this battle and many, too, paid the ultimate price, giving
their lives for what they believed. Below are just some of the heroes of
Gettysburg. Choose one of these men and write a short summary of his
contributions during this memorable battle. Your account should be at least 10
sentences.
1. Colonel Joshua Chamberlain, Union Army
2. Lieutenant General Longstreet, Confederacy
3. General George Armstrong Custer, Union Army
4. General George E. Pickett, Confederacy
5. General Winfield Scott Hancock, Union Army
6. General Lewis A. Armistead, Confederacy
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Chapters 34-36
Before you read the chapters:
1. If you were the author of this novel, describe how you would end
the story.
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2. Vocabulary – Match each vocabulary word with its definition.
1. Disgrace A. Meaning
2. Sham B. Imprisonment
3. Privy C. Dislodged
4. Signify D. Outhouse; bathroom
5. Reminisce E. Obscured
6. Confinement F. Beat back
7. Wrenched G. Shame
8. Repel H. Fight
9. Shrouded I. Review; recall
10. Skirmish J. Fraud
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Questions for Chapters 34-36
Directions: Choose the most appropriate answer for each question.
1. The one thing which Harold did not enjoy about the army was:
a) the food b) sleeping in a tent
c) marching in the hot sun d) his squad sergeant
2. What was the main reason for Harold wanting to join the regiment?
a) leaving his hard life b) not having to care for Homer
c) not having to farm d) seeing the last of his uncle
3. The commander of the 20th Maine was:
a) Joshua Chamberlain b) Robert E. Lee
c) Ulysses S. Grant d) None of the above
4. Harold’s regiment was attacked by men from the state of:
a) Texas b) Arkansas
c) Virginia d) Alabama
5. Homer’s main responsibility during the battle was:
a) holding the flag b) caring for the wounded
c) bringing the men ammunition d) reloading rifles
6. Describe what Homer did to “keep Harold for getting killed” during the
bayonet charge.
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7. What happened to Professor Fleabottom?
a) Hanged as a spy b) Killed at Gettysburg
c) Escaped to Mexico d) Went to prison
8. Describe what eventually happened to Homer and Harold.
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Theme Tracker #6:
What do Homer’s actions/the events in Chapters 28-36 reveal about life?
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