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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 Henry's reply when the tattered man asks again about his wounds?
(a) that his wound is a broken hand that cannot fire a gun
(b) that his wound is under his shirt and the bandages stopped the bleeding
(c) that he was knocked unconscious and his head hurts
(d) that he doesn't want to talk about it

2. What results from the order to move?
(a) They march into an ambush.
(b) They march into Washington for a parade.
(c) They march several miles and return to camp.
(d) They march for hours and set up another camp.

3. Why has Henry delayed so many times from enlisting in the army?
(a) because of his age
(b) because of his mother
(c) because of his dreams
(d) because of his fear

4. What destroys Henry's rationalization about nature prompting him to run?
(a) some wounded soldiers rejoicing over the victory
(b) a rainstorm that comes up suddenly
(c) a squirrel being eaten by a stray cat
(d) the sight of the dead man with the ants crawling over his skin

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Against whom does Henry develop a particular anger?

2. What sudden event takes place after the first retreat of the Rebels?

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

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

5. What happens when a huge swarm of soldiers retreats with stragglers heading every which way?

(see the answer key)

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