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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who describes the condition of the Confederate soldiers as they march in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Sherman.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Johnston.
(d) Palmer.

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

3. How should the Confederate soldiers in Chapter 1 have tested their guns?
(a) By burning them.
(b) By reloading them.
(c) By replacing them.
(d) By firing them.

4. In Johnston's opinion in Chapter 1, what kind of attack would the Confederacy need to make in order to have any chance at all of success?
(a) Slow and loud.
(b) Kamakaze.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Nuclear.

5. What is Palmer's job in the Confederate Army?
(a) General.
(b) Medic-at-large.
(c) Cook.
(d) Aide-de-Camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luther leave behind after his hand to hand combat?

2. Who is Walter's commander?

3. What does "Shiloh" mean?

4. In Chapter 1, who says that the only possibility of success the Confederates have is a surprise attack?

5. What does Luther dream about the night before the battle at Shiloh?

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