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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes the march for the Confederate soldiers at the beginning of the novel so difficult?
(a) The river.
(b) Cliffs.
(c) Rocks.
(d) Mud.

2. According to Walter, how do the Union soldiers spend their days?
(a) Drilling.
(b) Writing.
(c) Eating.
(d) Sleeping.

3. What is the name of Walter's wife?
(a) Martha.
(b) Mary.
(c) Mary Ellen.
(d) Magdeline.

4. How does Palmer learn so much about Johnston?
(a) He is Palmer's uncle.
(b) From his father.
(c) From a book.
(d) He was Palmer's teacher.

5. Why does Walter have guard duty at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) As punishment.
(b) It's his normal job.
(c) For fun.
(d) He was promoted to this job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is constantly alerting higher commanders that there are enemy forces in the area?

2. How should the Confederate soldiers in Chapter 1 have tested their guns?

3. What does "Shiloh" mean?

4. To which regiment does Walter Fountain belong?

5. To whom does Walter deliver his commander's message?

(see the answer key)

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