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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Henry's regiment the morning he expects to be his first battle?
(a) near a small Southern village
(b) on the banks of a river
(c) among the trees at the edge of a grove
(d) on an open field

2. What makes Henry believe that at last his chance to prove himself has come?
(a) Extra firing practice is ordered.
(b) Sounds of battle get near the camp.
(c) The regiment is ordered to move.
(d) Many officers ride into camp from the front.

3. How does Henry's question about his bravery continue?
(a) He makes a joke of the idea.
(b) He tries to calculate the odds of his running away.
(c) He puts it all out of his mind.
(d) He has terrible dreams of running away.

4. Where does Henry go to collect his thoughts?
(a) into his tent
(b) down by a stream
(c) to the camp chaplain
(d) away from camp to lie in the grass

5. How does Henry regard himself in comparison to the ones who stayed to fight?
(a) as physically weaker than the ones who stayed
(b) as having superior intellect
(c) as being more of a hero than they
(d) as being more stupid than his comrades

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Henry's moment of panic?

2. What is Henry's first impression as he wakes the next morning after returning to his regiment?

3. What is Henry's last view of the tattered man?

4. What does Henry feel at times about the wounded men?

5. What are all the men doing after the battle?

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