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

2. What is Henry's dark thought about the enemy?
(a) to see their faces contorted in fear
(b) to see them swallowed up by the earth
(c) to see their families weep over their bodies
(d) to see them run in terror

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

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

5. How close is the enemy at this time?
(a) close enough to hear what they say
(b) close enough to hit with a stone
(c) close enough to fight hand to hand
(d) close enough to see their faces

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Henry take refuge?

2. What does a higher ranking officer do to the lieutenant?

3. What does Wilson help Henry do?

4. What does a Major volunteer Henry's regiment to do?

5. Who is the officer who chastises the lieutenant?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Henry distinguish himself that day?

2. Thinking ahead, what image comes to Henry's mind?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Explain why Henry and his friend went to find a stream.

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

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