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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens as the smoke begins to clear?
(a) Henry lets go of the flag.
(b) The Rebels are charging Henry's regiment.
(c) The men begin to cheer.
(d) The bugles sound another charge.

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

4. What other secret do Henry and his friend share?
(a) that they will get extra pay for the charge
(b) that not many of the regiment will survive the charge
(c) that they will all receive medals for the charge
(d) that after the charge they will be sent home

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the whole scene appear to Henry?

2. What does Henry see that is his first encounter with the reality of war?

3. What awakens Henry one morning?

4. What do the Union soldiers do as the Rebels advance?

5. What is it that Henry believes he is the only man who can see?

(see the answer key)

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