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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sudden event takes place after the first retreat of the Rebels?
(a) They are ordered to march.
(b) The generals send new orders.
(c) They return.
(d) A storm arises.

2. How does Henry see his current suffering?
(a) as a burden that he sould not have to bear
(b) as an accident of nature
(c) as having followed the course nature laid out for him
(d) as being fair because he is a coward

3. Why has Henry delayed so many times from enlisting in the army?
(a) because of his age
(b) because of his dreams
(c) because of his mother
(d) because of his fear

4. What starts the battle in the forest?
(a) a Rebel yell
(b) an order from the lieutenant
(c) a canon blast
(d) a single gunshot

5. Who does Henry spot as he approaches his regiment?
(a) the sergeant
(b) conklin
(c) Wilson
(d) the lieutenant

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry see on the faces of sleeping soldiers?

2. What does Henry wonder about seeing?

3. What question is Henry's first rationalization for his having run away?

4. Climbing over a fence, what does Henry discover?

5. What does Henry first blame for his guilty condition?

(see the answer key)

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