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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What seems to be happening to Henry's perception as the shooting starts?
(a) Everything seems sharper and clearer.
(b) His vision blurs.
(c) He is blinded by gun powder.
(d) He cannot see details.

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

3. How does most of the regiment react to the news of their charge against the enemy?
(a) ralllying with anticipation
(b) objecting loudly
(c) indifferently
(d) with disbelief

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

5. What are all the men doing after the battle?
(a) bragging
(b) keeping quiet
(c) thanking God
(d) making small talk

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Henry's dark thought about the enemy?

2. How does Henry picture the advancing Rebels?

3. What is it that Henry believes he is the only man who can see?

4. Where does Henry's mother think he could be put to better use than in the army?

5. What does the lieutenant do to the boy who tries to run away?

(see the answer key)

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