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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do Henry and his friend overhear on the road?
(a) the general and a major
(b) some Rebel officers
(c) a wounded soldier begging another soldier to shoot him
(d) two of their regiment planning to desert

2. Who do Henry and his friend tell what they have overheard?
(a) the medics
(b) their lieutenant
(c) their sergeant
(d) their other friends in the regiment

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

4. What question is Henry's first rationalization for his having run away?
(a) Hadn't the lieutenant ordered him to drop back?
(b) Wasn't saving himself the same as saving a piece of the army?
(c) Weren't there a lot of others who had run before he did?
(d) Didn't he stay close enough that no one would notice him?

5. After the battle is over when Henry distinguished himself, what do he and his friend attempt to do?
(a) start a marching song
(b) help a wounded soldier
(c) inspire the troops
(d) keep out of sight

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What other secret do Henry and his friend share?

3. What does Henry surmise as the men swarm toward where he is?

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

5. What surprises Henry about his head wound?

(see the answer key)

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