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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the sound Henry hears as he fixes his eyes on a clump of trees?
(a) a low, growling sound
(b) the Rebel yell
(c) the song of birds
(d) the sound of laoding rigles

2. Why do some of the men move back frantically?
(a) anxous to find their friends
(b) looking for their lost weapons
(c) hurry to get medical attention
(d) fear of being killed outside of combat

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

4. What does the lieutenant do to the boy who tries to run away?
(a) lets him go
(b) shoots him
(c) beats him
(d) kicks him

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Henry meets up with a wounded man, what does the man want to know?

2. How is Henry shooting and reloading as the Rebels arrive?

3. What happens as the smoke begins to clear?

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

5. What do some of the soldiers do to make marching easier?

(see the answer key)

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