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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 see that is his first encounter with the reality of war?
(a) wounded soldiers coming back the other way
(b) destroyed fields
(c) the body of a dead soldier
(d) an abandoned canon

2. What happens the morning after the rumor of going to war was circulated around the regiment?
(a) a forced march to the front
(b) nothing happens
(c) a parade
(d) an officers meeting

3. How are the troops feeling as they are still on the move?
(a) They can march like this for hours without resting.
(b) They are happy and singing.
(c) They have high hopes of reaching the front.
(d) The heat and fatigue are overwhelming,

4. What rumor passing through the regiment begins the novel?
(a) that Lincoln has been shot
(b) that Rebs have surrounded the camp
(c) that the war is over
(d) that they will fight tomorrow

5. What are the running and retreating soldiers seeking?
(a) comfort in numbers
(b) places to take cover
(c) replacement soldiers
(d) escape from the madness

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What amazes Henry after the Rebels retreat?

3. What does Henry see his mother doing as he turns to look back?

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

5. Where does the bullet hit the lieutenant?

(see the answer key)

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