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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Henry's regiment the morning he expects to be his first battle?
(a) among the trees at the edge of a grove
(b) near a small Southern village
(c) on an open field
(d) on the banks of a river

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

3. What is the feeling among the regiment?
(a) They will have to fight on empty stomachs today.
(b) The Union soldiers will all be massacred.
(c) The Rebels will be defeated in no time.
(d) The battle will take weeks.

4. What happens when a huge swarm of soldiers retreats with stragglers heading every which way?
(a) their tones change
(b) the sun sets
(c) they move to replace them
(d) the fog lifts

5. What are all the men doing after the battle?
(a) bragging
(b) keeping quiet
(c) making small talk
(d) thanking God

Short Answer Questions

1. What amazes Henry after the Rebels retreat?

2. Why has Henry delayed so many times from enlisting in the army?

3. What destroys Henry's rationalization about nature prompting him to run?

4. Why is Henry ordered to get Jim off the road?

5. What results from the order to move?

(see the answer key)

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