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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the officer who chastises the lieutenant?
(a) the one who carrys the battalion flag
(b) the one who advises the general
(c) the one who called them mule drivers
(d) the one who lost his horse

3. What seems to be happening to Henry's perception as the shooting starts?
(a) His vision blurs.
(b) He cannot see details.
(c) He is blinded by gun powder.
(d) Everything seems sharper and clearer.

4. What does Henry learn about other men in his regiment?
(a) They were ambushed and many of them killed.
(b) They had wanted to surrender.
(c) They, too, got separated and are returning.
(d) They had stayed at the front the longest.

5. What does the lieutenant order the complaining men to do?
(a) start moving closer to the enemy
(b) be quiet and save their energy
(c) think good thoughts
(d) get some sleep

6. What does a higher ranking officer do to the lieutenant?
(a) Relieves him of duty.
(b) Gives him a commendation.
(c) Orders him to report to the general.
(d) Belittles him for not going farther.

7. What is Henry's resolve during the battle?
(a) to look for escape
(b) not to move
(c) to help the lieutenant
(d) to write everyting down

8. Why is Henry only watching the action in this latest battle?
(a) His head wound is bothering him.
(b) He is still carrying the flag.
(c) He has lost his weapon.
(d) He is paralyzed by fear.

9. Describe the man who helps Henry locate his regiment?
(a) He is a cheery and kind old man.
(b) He is gruff and uncompromising.
(c) He is stern and judgmental.
(d) He is young and idealistic.

10. What causes the regiment to slow its advance against the Rebels?
(a) marshes
(b) exhaustion
(c) orders from the lieutenant
(d) canon fire

11. What happens that begins to wear on the men's nerves?
(a) rain that fills the trenches with water
(b) hours of dead silence from the Rebels
(c) catcalls and Rebel yells
(d) continuing rifle fire with no let up

12. Once in position, what does Henry see?
(a) a long clearing with sandbag walls on the far side
(b) a long stretch of burned out forest
(c) a long stretch of cleared wood with flashes of rifle fire
(d) a row of Rebel canons aimed in his direction

13. What happens when the shooting starts?
(a) Men on the front line begin falling.
(b) A bugle sounds retreat.
(c) Henry runs away again.
(d) The Rebels jump up and run.

14. 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 deceiver
(d) as a coward

15. How close is the enemy at this time?
(a) close enough to see their faces
(b) close enough to hear what they say
(c) close enough to hit with a stone
(d) close enough to fight hand to hand

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Henry asks one of the soldiers what is happening?

2. What does Henry imagine himself doing sometime in the future?

3. Who does Henry conclude would never rage at nature?

4. Who does Henry hope to impress one day?

5. How does Henry rationalize his railing at nature while he was on the run?

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