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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Walter's impression of the Confederate territories as he travels through them?
(a) They are lush, fertile territories.
(b) He wants to move there when the war ends.
(c) They can be improved with Union funds.
(d) They are not worth fighting for.

2. Which general is Palmer's boss?
(a) Walker.
(b) Grant.
(c) Sherman.
(d) Johnston.

3. What practical item do many of the Confederate soldiers join the army without?
(a) A birth certificate.
(b) Wives.
(c) A weapon.
(d) Life insurance.

4. How many Confederate commanders think the battle in Chapter 1 should be called off?
(a) Only 1.
(b) All of them.
(c) Three of five.
(d) None of them.

5. In which Biblical book is Shiloh mentioned?
(a) Ephesians.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Second Samuel.
(d) Revelations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What, according to Walter, was Grant's nickname in their hometown?

2. Who is called a coward in Chapter 4?

3. How do the infantry soldiers refer to the cannon detail, according to Otto?

4. What is Otto's job in the war?

5. Who survives the cannon attack that killed Walter and is with Otto and others in Chapter 4?

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