Chapter 6: The Perilous Road

American Civil War Painting

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Key Words to Know

flounder

to move in a clumsy way because you're struggling
"Even the moonlight wasn't much help to him, and he floundered around like a three-legged cow.."

sentry

a guard who watches a place to keep it safe
"Looking at the blade gleaming up over the sentry's head, Chris flinched and ran his tongue around inside his dry mouth."

Chapter 6 Quiz: Pages 56–72

Test your knowledge of Chapter 6 with this fun and interactive quiz!

1. Why did Chris have a difficult time leaving the house?




2. How did Chris feel as he was walking to meet Lukie?





3. Chris passed a ------- on the road.





4. The boys heard ------.





5. Once an owl ------.




6. Chris brought along his ------.





7. After hearing Lukie talk about the mule pen, Chris just about decided to turn around and head back home. He was going to give up his plan because he had not planned on --------.




8. How did Lukie feel about Chris's plan to free the mules?




9. Chris didn't have to be quiet because -----.





10. Chris didn't like --------.




11. What saved Chris from the sentry finding him in the mule pen?




12. How did Chris get the mules to leave the pen?




Create a Civil War Newspaper

Spying on the "Enemy"

In Chapter 6, Chris decides to spy on the Yankees. This is a good time to begin writing a newspaper covering events happening in 1863-1864. Work with a group of friends. Assign roles—reporters, editorial writers, illustrators—to produce articles, opinion pieces, and sketches. Include “letters to the editor” from characters in the story for an imaginative twist.

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