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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henry first feel when he realizes that the Union has won the second battle?
(a) betrayed in a way
(b) confused and disbelieving
(c) afraid of what will happen to him now
(d) elated

2. What does one young man of the battalion do at the first volley?
(a) He runs.
(b) He vomits.
(c) He stands up.
(d) He covers his head with both hands.

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

4. What does Henry think the lieutenant is lacking?
(a) any appreciation for fine minds
(b) a loaded rifle
(c) his horse
(d) a plan of attack

5. How does Henry picture the advancing Rebels?
(a) as a great cloud of thunder
(b) as a swarm of bees
(c) as a red and green dragon
(d) as an advancing freight train

Short Answer Questions

1. What new fear rises in Henry as the result of the tattered man's question about his wounds?

2. What does Henry feel at times about the wounded men?

3. Where does the bullet hit the lieutenant?

4. What do some of the soldiers do to make marching easier?

5. What does Henry see that is his first encounter with the reality of war?

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