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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What puts Henry to sleep the first night in the new camp?
(a) reflections of fire on the wall of his tent
(b) a soldier playing a harmonica
(c) exhaustion from the day's march
(d) the voices of men gathered around a fire

2. After the pipe smoking friend leaves Henry, how does he feel?
(a) proud that he has such a friend
(b) sure now that he will run away from battle
(c) more alone than ever
(d) sure that he will not run away

3. What is the pipe smoking friend's reply when Henry asks if he might run away from battle?
(a) He says he doesn't know.
(b) He says it isn't possible.
(c) He says he isn't sure.
(d) He says he probably will.

4. What makes Henry believe that at last his chance to prove himself has come?
(a) Extra firing practice is ordered.
(b) The regiment is ordered to move.
(c) Many officers ride into camp from the front.
(d) Sounds of battle get near the camp.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens the morning after the rumor of going to war was circulated around the regiment?

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

4. What does one of Henry's tent mates ask him to do?

5. What causes Henry's moment of panic?

(see the answer key)

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