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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What follows the men returning from the battlefield?
(a) military ambulance wagons
(b) catcalls and bullets whizzing by their heads
(c) horses that have lost their riders
(d) stray dogs afraid of the noise

2. Why does Henry wipe his eyes with his coat sleeve?
(a) Sweat is running into his eyes.
(b) He doesn't believe what he is seeing.
(c) Tree bark popped into his eye.
(d) He doesn't have time to use a handkerchief.

3. What would Henry like to find by looking into the eyes of a corpse?
(a) if he is still alive
(b) the answer to his big question
(c) if the soldier had any pain
(d) if he is a yankee or a rebel

4. What do the Union soldiers do as the Rebels advance?
(a) run for cover
(b) hold their breath
(c) say prayers
(d) ready their cartridges

5. Against whom does Henry develop a particular anger?
(a) himself
(b) the tall soldier
(c) the loud soldier
(d) the generals

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Henry realize could happen to him as he runs down the road?

3. What does the lieutenant do to the boy who tries to run away?

4. What are the running and retreating soldiers seeking?

5. As a boy, how had Henry imagined himself ?

(see the answer key)

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