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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Henry wipe his eyes with his coat sleeve?
(a) He doesn't believe what he is seeing.
(b) Sweat is running into his eyes.
(c) He doesn't have time to use a handkerchief.
(d) Tree bark popped into his eye.

2. How is Henry shooting and reloading as the Rebels arrive?
(a) like a machine
(b) clumsily
(c) very slowly
(d) not very methodically

3. What does one of Henry's tent mates ask him to do?
(a) to say a prayer for him
(b) to cover him while he rushes the line
(c) to get him to a medic
(d) to take a few things to his folks

4. What amazes Henry after the Rebels retreat?
(a) that he cannot stand up
(b) that the sky is still blue
(c) that he is still alive
(d) that his ears are still ringing

5. What is Henry's initial reaction to the results of his first battle?
(a) He is in a daze and cannot think.
(b) He wishes for a way to go home.
(c) He congratualtes himself on coming through it.
(d) He wishes he had run away.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the Union soldiers get back into position, what is happening?

2. What does Henry realize could happen to him as he runs down the road?

3. Where does Henry go to collect his thoughts?

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

5. What would Henry like to find by looking into the eyes of a corpse?

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