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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last chapter of the book?
(a) Chapter 7.
(b) Chapter 6.
(c) Chapter 10.
(d) Chapter 8.

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

3. What is the "rattle" noise that Walter hears in Chapter 2?
(a) Confederate gunfire.
(b) A dog.
(c) A drum.
(d) Squirrels.

4. What is the word that is unfinished in the letter in Chapter 2?
(a) Soon.
(b) Love.
(c) Friend.
(d) Home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Otto, what do some Union soldiers do as their attacks make little difference on the Confederates?

2. What practical item do many of the Confederate soldiers join the army without?

3. Why does Walter have guard duty at the beginning of Chapter 2?

4. What do Luther and the other soldiers take from the Union tents as they rush past?

5. What, according to Walter, was Grant's nickname in their hometown?

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