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The following question refers to “Drumbeats and Bullets.” Which of the following statements best expresses the purpose of a drummer boy?

The drummer boys drew enemy fire away from the soldiers.

Drummer boys served as barbers for the soldiers.

Drummer boys led the troops.

The drummer boys were essential for communication.



The following question refers to information from Collection 3. Determine whether the underlined word is a direct or an indirect object. Trading vessels brought people exotic spices.

direct object

indirect object



The transitional words "above," "across," "among," "before," "below," "here," "in," and "next to" serve to ________________

connect ideas chronologically.

connect ideas in order of importance.

connect things in space.

compare ideas.