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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Henry realize could happen to him as he runs down the road?
(a) If he loses his concentration, he might get lost.
(b) If he falls now he will surely be trampled to death.
(c) If he takes a wrong turn he could be shot.
(d) If he stops for breath, he will never catch up.

3. Who does Henry meet up with as he walks with the wounded?
(a) Jim, from his regiment
(b) the general he saw on a horse
(c) the pipe smoking comrade
(d) the lieutenant with the wounded hand

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

5. What question begins to disturb Henry before he goes to battle?
(a) why he enlisted
(b) how he will take cover
(c) if he will run
(d) whether he can shoot a rifle

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Henry first feel when he realizes that the Union has won the second battle?

2. How does Henry picture the advancing Rebels?

3. What happens when a huge swarm of soldiers retreats with stragglers heading every which way?

4. What does Henry's friend reply to his offer to help him walk?

5. What follows the men returning from the battlefield?

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