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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Henry wipe his eyes with his coat sleeve?
(a) He doesn't believe what he is seeing.
(b) Sweat is running into his eyes.
(c) He doesn't have time to use a handkerchief.
(d) Tree bark popped into his eye.

4. What do the retreating men not see?
(a) the men of Henry's regiment
(b) the officers on horseback
(c) the trees in the woods
(d) the river blocking their way

5. Running down the road, what is Henry trying to do?
(a) to keep his head down
(b) to keep up with the other men
(c) to load his rifle
(d) to find out what is happening

Short Answer Questions

1. What unexpected action does Henry take?

2. What is the pipe smoking friend's reply when Henry asks if he might run away from battle?

3. What are the running and retreating soldiers seeking?

4. How does Henry's pipe-smoking friend feel about long marches?

5. What immobilizes Henry to prevent him for seeking out his regiment?

(see the answer key)

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