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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other secret do Henry and his friend share?
(a) that not many of the regiment will survive the charge
(b) that they will get extra pay for the charge
(c) that they will all receive medals for the charge
(d) that after the charge they will be sent home

2. How does Henry first feel when he realizes that the Union has won the second battle?
(a) betrayed in a way
(b) elated
(c) confused and disbelieving
(d) afraid of what will happen to him now

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

4. What are the men doing in the forest as Henry nears his regiment?
(a) looking for something to eat
(b) digging holes in the ground
(c) getting ready to sleep
(d) walking in circles

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Henry and his friend overhear on the road?

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

3. What surprises Henry about his head wound?

4. What does Henry first blame for his guilty condition?

5. What destroys Henry's rationalization about nature prompting him to run?

(see the answer key)

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