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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does he think men perceive him?
(a) as a mindless monkey
(b) as a greased pig
(c) as a worm in an apple
(d) as a piece of trash

2. 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) Tree bark popped into his eye.
(d) He doesn't have time to use a handkerchief.

3. As the noise of the battle grows louder, what does Henry see that confuses him?
(a) men leaving the battlefield
(b) the Rebels being pushed back
(c) fewer wounded
(d) a chance to slip back in unnoticed

4. What puts Henry to sleep the first night in the new camp?
(a) reflections of fire on the wall of his tent
(b) exhaustion from the day's march
(c) a soldier playing a harmonica
(d) the voices of men gathered around a fire

5. What is the feeling among the regiment?
(a) The Rebels will be defeated in no time.
(b) They will have to fight on empty stomachs today.
(c) The Union soldiers will all be massacred.
(d) The battle will take weeks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After the battle is over when Henry distinguished himself, what do he and his friend attempt to do?

3. What does Henry see his mother doing as he turns to look back?

4. After walking around all morning, where does the regiment go?

5. Why does Henry begin to think it would be better to be killed?

(see the answer key)

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