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Shiloh: A Novel Quiz

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Shiloh: A Novel Quiz

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1)

What does Luther dream about the night before the battle at Shiloh? (from Chapter 3)

His girlfriend.
Dying.
Cookies and cakes.
His family at home.
2)

How many Confederates break through the Union line in the last chapter? (from Chapter 7)

Three.
Only one.
Two.
Five.
3)

Whose horse sinks when Luther's troop goes through the swamp? (from Chapter 3)

Cleburn's.
Sherman's.
Luther's.
Palmer's.
4)

What makes it impossible for Luther's troop to stay in formation? (from Chapter 3)

It's too dark to see.
Confusion.
It's raining too hard to see.
Briars and underbrush.
5)

What two words does Luther use to describe the war? (from Chapter 3)

Obscene and gory.
Ethical and moral.
Unreligious and obscene.
Necessary and moral.
6)

What does Keller call the people he is cussing? (from Chapter 4)

Losers.
Cowards.
Mama's boys.
Dogs.
7)

Who breaks through the Union line in the last chapter? (from Chapter 7)

Palmer.
Luther.
Jefferson.
Forrest.
8)

As Palmer remembers his affiliation with Sherman in the last chapter, when does Sherman learn the Confederate states have succeeded from the Union? (from Chapter 7)

Easter.
Thanksgiving.
On Christmas Eve.
Spring break.
9)

According to Otto, what do some Union soldiers do as their attacks make little difference on the Confederates? (from Chapter 4)

Load faster.
Work harder.
Scream for help.
Walk or run away.
10)

What is Burt Tapley's ailment? (from Chapter 3)

He has a crushed skull.
He has a broken rib.
He has a stitch in his side.
He has a broken arm.
11)

How old was the boy when he left the orphanage? (from Chapter 6)

15.
3.
10.
6.
12)

Who, according to his recollection, gave Otto a gift when he joined the army? (from Chapter 4)

His father.
His oldest brother.
His mother.
His youngest brother.
13)

What does Luther leave behind after his hand to hand combat? (from Chapter 3)

His gun.
His bayonet.
His nunchucks.
His knife.
14)

What does the last speaker in Chapter 6 say about the deaths of two members of the 23rd Indiana? (from Chapter 6)

That they died for nothing.
That they were his best friends.
That they will be missed.
That they died as heroes.
15)

Who rides by, impressing Luther as always with his bearing and appearance? (from Chapter 3)

Sherman.
Palmer.
Grant.
Johnston.
16)

Who asks Jefferson where he can find a doctor? (from Chapter 5)

Luther.
Forrest.
Palmer.
Otto.
17)

How many squad members are actually named in Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6)

13.
19.
6.
11.
18)

How does Jefferson feel about his military job? (from Chapter 5)

It's the only job he could find.
He is neutral about it.
He enjoys it.
He hates it.
19)

What is the area of downed trees called? (from Chapter 7)

Log Bottoms.
Fallen Timbers.
Shiloh.
Wood Cliffs.
20)

What is the battle that occurs at the end of the book called? (from Chapter 7)

The Battle of Shiloh.
The Battle at Fallen Timbers.
The Battle of Pittsburgh.
The Battle of Pittsburgh Landing.
21)

Which cannon near Otto is hit? (from Chapter 4)

The one behind him.
The one in front of him.
The one to his left.
The one to his right.
22)

After seeing the new recruits pointed out by Jefferson, who looks for a higher ranking officer to make a decision? (from Chapter 5)

Forrest.
Palmer.
Lee.
Jefferson.
23)

What image does Otto associate with the unnerving sound he describes? (from Chapter 4)

Canon detail.
Dog bite.
Brainless humans.
Marching bands.
24)

According to Jefferson, in what battle was Forrest wounded? (from Chapter 5)

Pittsburgh Landing.
Shiloh.
Fallen Timbers.
Pittsburgh.
25)

How does Luther come to understand the attack plan? (from Chapter 3)

Someone draws it on the ground for him.
Someone who speaks English relays the message to him.
He studies the manual.
He uses a dictionary.
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