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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry's mother do for him before he leaves?
(a) brushes his uniform
(b) cuts his hair
(c) knits him some socks
(d) bakes him some cookies

2. How does the pipe-smoking friend try to encourage Henry?
(a) by predicting he will do great things
(b) by getting his mind off battle
(c) by telling him jokes
(d) by saying they will be side by side

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

4. 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 probably will.
(d) He says he isn't sure.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What rumor passing through the regiment begins the novel?

3. What awakens Henry one morning?

4. What question begins to disturb Henry before he goes to battle?

5. What warning does Henry's mother give her son?

(see the answer key)

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