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3. Craft and Structure: Consult reference materials to find the meanings of “ramrod” and “flint.” Relate these words to the meaning of the sentence in paragraph 12. How does the sentence convey the boy’s mood?
4. Key Ideas and Details: How did Joby join the army? What is significant about that?
5. Craft and Structure: Consult reference material to find the meaning of the word “drowse.” How does that word create a contrast in paragraph 44?
6. Key Ideas and Details: What shift happens in paragraphs 44, 45, and 46? Use textual evidence in your answer.
7. Key Ideas and Details: How does the general’s comment, “Do you know now you’re general of the army when the general’s left behind?” prove to be a decisive moment in the conversation between him and Joby?
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