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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Coming to his senses, what does Henry realize?
(a) He has to think up some good stories to tell.
(b) He needs to find another rifle.
(c) He is starving.
(d) He is back with his regiment.

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

3. Who does Henry conclude would never rage at nature?
(a) a man who never makes mistakes
(b) a man who doesn't think too much
(c) a man with a full stomach and self-respect
(d) a man who believes in God

4. When the colonel and other officers appear, what is he shouting?
(a) They must retreat.
(b) They must take cover.
(c) They must surrender.
(d) They must charge the enemy.

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

6. What does Henry recall while waiting for marching orders?
(a) Jim Conklin's death
(b) the yellow envelope
(c) the corpses in the field
(d) the dead soldier

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

8. What effect does the report of the lieutenant's chastisement have on the troops?
(a) makes them resolved to do better next time
(b) makes them laugh
(c) raises their hopes
(d) lowers their morale

9. What do Henry and his friend succeed in doing?
(a) taking the enemy flag
(b) killing the enemy colonel
(c) setting fire to the enemy flag
(d) keeping their flag behind the lines

10. Why must they charge the Rebels?
(a) They are surrounded.
(b) It is getting late in the day.
(c) It is their only hope.
(d) They cannot retreat.

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

12. How do the men react to the approach of the Rebel forces?
(a) mostly standing still as though tied to stakes
(b) looking around for ways of escape
(c) quaking in their boots
(d) darting around to be more difficult targets

13. How is this charge a turning point for the regiment?
(a) They learn how to reload faster.
(b) They now see that it is possible to win.
(c) They refuse to fight again.
(d) They no longer fear death.

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

15. What happens when Henry asks one of the soldiers what is happening?
(a) He gets stabbed with a bayonet.
(b) He gets hit in the head with a rifle butt.
(c) He is cursed as a deserter.
(d) He is told to shut up and run.

Short Answer Questions

1. What returns to Henry in his thoughts as he waits for orders?

2. What causes the regiment to slow its advance against the Rebels?

3. How does Henry explain his absence from the regiment.

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

5. How does Henry feel about the enemy?

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