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

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

3. What are the running and retreating soldiers seeking?
(a) replacement soldiers
(b) comfort in numbers
(c) places to take cover
(d) escape from the madness

4. Why is Henry ordered to get Jim off the road?
(a) He is walking too slow.
(b) There are holes in the road.
(c) A battery is approaching.
(d) Snipers may shoot him.

5. What causes Henry's moment of panic?
(a) He doesn't remember loading his rifle.
(b) He remembers he forgot to pray that morning.
(c) He remembers thinking about running.
(d) He is momentarily blinded by the smoke.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Henry see his current suffering?

2. Why does Henry wipe his eyes with his coat sleeve?

3. What does Henry see his mother doing as he turns to look back?

4. What becomes Henry's grandiose image of himself?

5. What does Henry realize about the tattered man?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the pipe smoking friend's attitude about marching and war.

2. Explain what goes through Henry's mind as he contemplates going into battle.

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

4. What is the first rumor that gets started as a result of the battle?

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

6. Describe how Henry's doubts and questions linger as he waits in the camp.

7. Describe Henry as he waits for the advancing Rebel army.

8. How does the camp react to the rumor of going to war tomorrow?

9. How does Henry mentally separate himself from other men?

10. Describe the situation behind the lines near the battlefield as Henry comes close to war for the first time.

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