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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Henry begin to think it would be better to be killed?
(a) to have his troubles ended
(b) to get some rest
(c) to escape his duty
(d) to teach a lesson to the lieutenant

2. How has Henry always viewed himself in the world?
(a) as less intelligent than others
(b) as different from other men
(c) as one who always follows orders
(d) as unimportant and useless

3. What does Henry think the lieutenant is lacking?
(a) his horse
(b) any appreciation for fine minds
(c) a plan of attack
(d) a loaded rifle

4. What does Henry see that is his first encounter with the reality of war?
(a) the body of a dead soldier
(b) an abandoned canon
(c) wounded soldiers coming back the other way
(d) destroyed fields

5. As the Union soldiers get back into position, what is happening?
(a) Bullets are flying, shearing off blades of grass.
(b) The earth is shaking underneat them.
(c) Fire breaks out behind them.
(d) Bugles are sounding loudly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Henry's initial reaction to the results of his first battle?

2. What do some of the soldiers do to make marching easier?

3. Who does Henry spot as he approaches his regiment?

4. When they stop running, what do the men begin to build?

5. How does Henry picture the advancing Rebels?

(see the answer key)

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