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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Describe the man who helps Henry locate his regiment?
(a) He is a cheery and kind old man.
(b) He is stern and judgmental.
(c) He is young and idealistic.
(d) He is gruff and uncompromising.

2. 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 say a prayer for him
(d) to take a few things to his folks

3. What are all the men doing after the battle?
(a) bragging
(b) thanking God
(c) making small talk
(d) keeping quiet

4. What happens when the shooting starts?
(a) A bugle sounds retreat.
(b) The Rebels jump up and run.
(c) Men on the front line begin falling.
(d) Henry runs away again.

5. How does Henry explain his absence from the regiment.
(a) He says a lieutenant sent him on an errand.
(b) He says his wound knocked him unconscious.
(c) He says he was there all the time but no one saw him.
(d) He says he got separated and received a head wound.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Henry think the lieutenant is lacking?

3. What dangerous undertaking does Henry do after the flag bearer is killed?

4. Who do Henry and his friend tell what they have overheard?

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

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