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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As a victim of nature, what does Henry feel he is being denied?
(a) commendation
(b) justice
(c) opportunity
(d) pity

3. What brings Henry out of his stupor?
(a) He hears the Rebel war cry.
(b) Someone cries out that the enemy is coming.
(c) A bullet whizzes by his head.
(d) The lieutenant kicks him.

4. How does Henry know that the Union forces had won this second battle?
(a) He could see it from the tree he had climbed.
(b) He could hear their cheers from where he stood.
(c) When the gunshots stopped, the Union was not in retreat.
(d) He overheard a cavalryman talking about it.

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

6. What happens to Henry physically as he marches on toward the battle?
(a) He trips over a dead soldier.
(b) He falls and breaks an arm.
(c) He aches from pain, thirst, and hunger.
(d) He becomes nauseated.

7. What does Henry feel at times about the wounded men?
(a) hate
(b) envy
(c) confusion
(d) revulsion

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

9. Why does the lieutenant hold his hand away from his body?
(a) so everyone can see his wound
(b) so the blood wouldn't drip on his pants
(c) so the men will turn left
(d) so he can grab his pistol quickly

10. Against whom does Henry develop a particular anger?
(a) himself
(b) the generals
(c) the loud soldier
(d) the tall soldier

11. What does Henry realize could happen to him as he runs down the road?
(a) If he takes a wrong turn he could be shot.
(b) If he stops for breath, he will never catch up.
(c) If he falls now he will surely be trampled to death.
(d) If he loses his concentration, he might get lost.

12. At twilight after running aimlessly in the woods, what sound does Henry hear?
(a) the sound of resuming battle
(b) the sound of squirrels chattering in the trees
(c) the sound of cattle returning to their barns
(d) the sound of singing and dnacing

13. Instinctively, what does Henry feel about the future?
(a) His mother will not welcome him home.
(b) He will have to live in exile.
(c) He will work his way out of his predicament.
(d) He is hopelessly lost.

14. How is the regiment treated on the way to Washington?
(a) kept out of the towns
(b) railed by angry citizens
(c) ignored by everyone
(d) feasted at each stop

15. What does Henry see his mother doing as he turns to look back?
(a) washing clothes
(b) hitching up the plow horse
(c) waving good-bye
(d) praying and quivering

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry realize about the tattered man?

2. What causes Henry's moment of panic?

3. Where does Henry go to collect his thoughts?

4. What is Henry's initial reaction to the results of his first battle?

5. Where is Henry's regiment the morning he expects to be his first battle?

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