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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sudden event takes place after the first retreat of the Rebels?
(a) The generals send new orders.
(b) They return.
(c) They are ordered to march.
(d) A storm arises.

2. How are Henry's comrades behaving in the face of imminent warfare?
(a) They refuse to think about it.
(b) They keep to themselves like Henry.
(c) They tell stoies about their bravery.
(d) They give off airs of being fearless.

3. What do the Union soldiers do as the Rebels advance?
(a) say prayers
(b) ready their cartridges
(c) run for cover
(d) hold their breath

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Henry begin to think it would be better to be killed?

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

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

4. What puts Henry to sleep the first night in the new camp?

5. What does one young man of the battalion do at the first volley?

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