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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Henry begin to think it would be better to be killed?
(a) to get some rest
(b) to escape his duty
(c) to teach a lesson to the lieutenant
(d) to have his troubles ended

2. How is the regiment treated on the way to Washington?
(a) railed by angry citizens
(b) kept out of the towns
(c) feasted at each stop
(d) ignored by everyone

3. How does Henry describe his months in camp?
(a) monotonous
(b) exciting
(c) too short
(d) beneficial

4. Why does the lieutenant hold his hand away from his body?
(a) so the men will turn left
(b) so the blood wouldn't drip on his pants
(c) so everyone can see his wound
(d) so he can grab his pistol quickly

5. What does Henry wonder about seeing?
(a) the angel of death
(b) the next sunrise
(c) the bullet that will pierce his body
(d) the monster from which all these men were fleeing

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry's mother do for him before he leaves?

2. Where does Henry go to collect his thoughts?

3. What is distant and surreal in Henry's mind?

4. What awakens Henry one morning?

5. How is the horror personified among Henry's regiment?

(see the answer key)

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