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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What rumor passing through the regiment begins the novel?
(a) that the war is over
(b) that they will fight tomorrow
(c) that Rebs have surrounded the camp
(d) that Lincoln has been shot

3. How does the pipe-smoking friend try to encourage Henry?
(a) by saying they will be side by side
(b) by telling him jokes
(c) by getting his mind off battle
(d) by predicting he will do great things

4. Who does Henry meet up with as he walks with the wounded?
(a) the general he saw on a horse
(b) the lieutenant with the wounded hand
(c) Jim, from his regiment
(d) the pipe smoking comrade

5. Against whom does Henry develop a particular anger?
(a) the tall soldier
(b) the generals
(c) himself
(d) the loud soldier

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry think the lieutenant is lacking?

2. As a victim of nature, what does Henry feel he is being denied?

3. Running down the road, what is Henry trying to do?

4. What are the running and retreating soldiers seeking?

5. What amazes Henry after the Rebels retreat?

(see the answer key)

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