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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the retreating men not see?
(a) the trees in the woods
(b) the men of Henry's regiment
(c) the officers on horseback
(d) the river blocking their way

2. What conversation do the men have about the officer who called them mule drivers?
(a) What they would do to him if they got the chance.
(b) What a stupid man he is.
(c) How if they are the drivers, he is the mule.
(d) How he ever got to be an officer.

3. What are the running and retreating soldiers seeking?
(a) places to take cover
(b) replacement soldiers
(c) escape from the madness
(d) comfort in numbers

4. As he comes closer to the enemy, what does Henry realize is a great opportunity?
(a) to capture the enemy flag
(b) to show the men an opening
(c) to shoot the Rebel colonel
(d) to light a grass fire

5. After Henry's performance in the battle where he had to be called back to the line, how is Henry perceived by his peers?
(a) as a war devil
(b) as a whirlwind
(c) as a coward
(d) as a deceiver

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What unexpected action does Henry take?

3. What does a Major volunteer Henry's regiment to do?

4. What makes it difficult for them to make out anything in front of them?

5. What is distant and surreal in Henry's mind?

(see the answer key)

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