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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Henry describe Jim's wounds?
(a) like his side was eaten by wolves
(b) like a butchered calf
(c) like the hole in a doughnut
(d) like a split open watermelon

4. Why does Henry begin to think it would be better to be killed?
(a) to have his troubles ended
(b) to teach a lesson to the lieutenant
(c) to get some rest
(d) to escape his duty

5. At what is Henry's anger directed during the battle?
(a) the lieutenants
(b) the smoke
(c) the noise
(d) the heat

Short Answer Questions

1. As the Union soldiers get back into position, what is happening?

2. What brings Henry out of his stupor?

3. What makes it difficult for them to make out anything in front of them?

4. How does Henry imagine the battle sounds he hears at night?

5. What is the feeling among the regiment?

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