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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XXI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Henry is observing the battle, what happens suddenly to frighten him?
(a) A lieutenant rides up near where he is hiding.
(b) A bomb blast fall near him.
(c) Dark waves of men sweep out of the woods coming toward him.
(d) Runaway horses begin to stampede.

2. What happens when Henry asks one of the soldiers what is happening?
(a) He gets stabbed with a bayonet.
(b) He is told to shut up and run.
(c) He gets hit in the head with a rifle butt.
(d) He is cursed as a deserter.

3. What dangerous undertaking does Henry do after the flag bearer is killed?
(a) He runs into the trees to shoot whoever killed the flag bearer.
(b) He runs to inform the lieutenant.
(c) He stands up and fires wildly.
(d) He takes charge of carrying the flag.

4. How does most of the regiment react to the news of their charge against the enemy?
(a) objecting loudly
(b) ralllying with anticipation
(c) indifferently
(d) with disbelief

5. What does Henry see on the faces of sleeping soldiers?
(a) fear
(b) anguish
(c) relief
(d) weariness

Short Answer Questions

1. What amazes Henry after the Rebels retreat?

2. What does Henry realize could happen to him as he runs down the road?

3. How does Henry regard himself in comparison to the ones who stayed to fight?

4. As the men of the regiment fight like wild animals, what happens suddenly?

5. Once in position, what does Henry see?

(see the answer key)

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