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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the Union soldiers do as the Rebels advance?
(a) ready their cartridges
(b) say prayers
(c) run for cover
(d) hold their breath

3. What is Henry's reply when the tattered man asks again about his wounds?
(a) that his wound is under his shirt and the bandages stopped the bleeding
(b) that he was knocked unconscious and his head hurts
(c) that his wound is a broken hand that cannot fire a gun
(d) that he doesn't want to talk about it

4. What makes it difficult for them to make out anything in front of them?
(a) the fog
(b) the rain
(c) the smoke
(d) the darkness

5. What warning does Henry's mother give her son?
(a) to be careful what he eats
(b) to stay behind the lines
(c) to watch the company he keeps
(d) to wash behind his ears

Short Answer Questions

1. What unexpected action does Henry take?

2. How are Henry's comrades behaving in the face of imminent warfare?

3. What does the tattered man say about wounds you cannot see?

4. What causes Henry's moment of panic?

5. Where is Henry's regiment the morning he expects to be his first battle?

(see the answer key)

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