Chapter 11: The Perilous Road
a large amount of something
"'That ain't what you might call slathers of game.' he said aloud in disgust."
to make something stronger, like a wall or defense
"They would begin to tell him how the Federal army was leaving Chattanooga and fortifying Walden's Ridge."
Test your knowledge of Chapter 11 with this fun and interactive quiz!
In this chapter, Chris’s beliefs are seriously challenged as he spends time with Union soldiers.
Instructions: Students complete a T-chart or Venn diagram:
• Left side: Chris's earlier thoughts/feelings (Chapters 1–6).
• Right side: His thoughts now (Chapters 10–11).
Extension: Write a paragraph or short response answering these questions, "How has Chris's view of the Yankees changed? What caused this change?"