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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does most of the regiment react to the news of their charge against the enemy?
(a) indifferently
(b) objecting loudly
(c) with disbelief
(d) ralllying with anticipation

2. As the Rebels bear down on them, how does Henry feel?
(a) like a fly on a tree
(b) like a charging bull
(c) like a man with a purpose
(d) like a hunted animal

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

4. How does Henry rationalize his railing at nature while he was on the run?
(a) He didn't really mean it.
(b) The doomed and the damned are allowed to do it.
(c) Hunger made him irrational.
(d) He had been confused and disoriented.

5. What does the regiment know of the military machinery behind their orders to charge the Rebels?
(a) all the details
(b) only when they will be relieved
(c) nothing
(d) exactly what the final plan is

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

7. After getting his wound treated, what does Henry do?
(a) tries to get some sleep
(b) sits and stares into the fire
(c) begs for food and drink
(d) talks to a man by the fire

8. After Henry plants the flag in the ground, what happens?
(a) The regiment loses heart and waits to die.
(b) Henry is shot but he refuses to fall.
(c) The Rebel charge comes near enough for Henry to look them in the eye.
(d) The regiment is uplifted by the sight of the flag and charges ahead.

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

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

11. Who does Henry spot as he approaches his regiment?
(a) Wilson
(b) the sergeant
(c) the lieutenant
(d) conklin

12. What starts the battle in the forest?
(a) an order from the lieutenant
(b) a Rebel yell
(c) a single gunshot
(d) a canon blast

13. As the men of the regiment fight like wild animals, what happens suddenly?
(a) Henry loses the flag.
(b) Canons start firing.
(c) The Rebels disappear.
(d) Henry loses his rifle.

14. What does his friend do to try and help Henry?
(a) spoon feed him
(b) help him stand
(c) check his bandage
(d) locate a rifle

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry see on the faces of sleeping soldiers?

2. Describe the man who helps Henry locate his regiment?

3. What is Henry advised to avoid putting pressure on his head wound?

4. Once in position, what does Henry see?

5. What happens that begins to wear on the men's nerves?

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