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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Henry's mother think he could be put to better use than in the army?
(a) as a postman
(b) in a schoolroom
(c) on the farm
(d) in the navy

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

3. What begins happening as runners come back out of the haze?
(a) heavy rainfall
(b) orders to march
(c) canon bursts
(d) the rumors and stories

4. How are the troops feeling as they are still on the move?
(a) The heat and fatigue are overwhelming,
(b) They can march like this for hours without resting.
(c) They are happy and singing.
(d) They have high hopes of reaching the front.

5. Running down the road, what is Henry trying to do?
(a) to keep up with the other men
(b) to find out what is happening
(c) to keep his head down
(d) to load his rifle

Short Answer Questions

1. What destroys Henry's rationalization about nature prompting him to run?

2. How does Henry see his current suffering?

3. As the Union soldiers get back into position, what is happening?

4. Against whom does Henry develop a particular anger?

5. What causes Henry's moment of panic?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Henry's moment of panic.

2. Explain how Henry begins to think about death.

3. What is the symbolism of Henry's wounds being described as inner wounds?

4. What does Henry decide nature has done with him?

5. Explain Henry's concern about walking with the wounded.

6. What is Henry's problem that keeps him from returning to his regiment right away?

7. What particularly pleases Henry when he stops by his old school?

8. What motivates Henry to run back the way he had come?

9. After convincing himself that it was a law of nature for men and animals to run from danger, explain how his theory is proved to be untrue.

10. Describe the source of the rumor of going to battle the next day that goes through the camp.

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