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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henry picture the advancing Rebels?
(a) as a great cloud of thunder
(b) as a swarm of bees
(c) as an advancing freight train
(d) as a red and green dragon

2. Running down the road, what is Henry trying to do?
(a) to keep up with the other men
(b) to load his rifle
(c) to find out what is happening
(d) to keep his head down

3. What new fear rises in Henry as the result of the tattered man's question about his wounds?
(a) that he will be found out
(b) that he might get wounded like him
(c) that the man knows he is a deserter
(d) that he will be sent back to the front

4. Why is Henry ordered to get Jim off the road?
(a) He is walking too slow.
(b) A battery is approaching.
(c) Snipers may shoot him.
(d) There are holes in the road.

5. What does Henry realize could happen to him as he runs down the road?
(a) If he stops for breath, he will never catch up.
(b) If he takes a wrong turn he could be shot.
(c) If he falls now he will surely be trampled to death.
(d) If he loses his concentration, he might get lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry see that is his first encounter with the reality of war?

2. What is Henry advised to avoid putting pressure on his head wound?

3. After walking around all morning, where does the regiment go?

4. What becomes Henry's grandiose image of himself?

5. What awakens Henry one morning?

(see the answer key)

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