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

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

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

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

5. What does Henry hear in the early morning?
(a) birds singing in the trees
(b) bugles in many camps
(c) crickets chirping
(d) thunder in the distance

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does the report of the lieutenant's chastisement have on the troops?

2. Coming to his senses, what does Henry realize?

3. Where does Henry take refuge?

4. What do the men at the front of the unit do when they halt in some trees?

5. Why must they charge the Rebels?

Short Essay Questions

1. What elates Henry and his friend as they are resting safely with the regiment?

2. How does Henry find extra strength and courage during the charge?

3. As another charge comes toward Henry's regiment, describe Henry's emotions.

4. What does this battle prove about the regiment?

5. Describe how the battle begins as Henry's regiment begins the charge.

6. After the charge, when they realized they were safe, how do some of the men return to their own lines?

7. What does Henry observe as weariness comes over his comrades?

8. During the next wave of battle, describe Henry's actions.

9. How has Wilson changed since the first days of military camp?

10. Describe what startles Henry when he wakes up the following morning.

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