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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the argument of Confederate commanders who insist upon a battle in Chapter 1?
(a) That not fighting would be demoralizing.
(b) That they must do it for the Confederacy.
(c) That the women will be disappointed.
(d) That the soldiers must earn their wages.

2. How old is Palmer when the book begins?
(a) 21.
(b) 19.
(c) 17.
(d) 16.

3. Why isn't a surprise attack possible for the Confederates in Chapter 1?
(a) The Union soldiers can see them already.
(b) No one knows where the Union soldiers are.
(c) The generals talked and planned the battle.
(d) They have made too much noise.

4. In Chapter 1, who says that the only possibility of success the Confederates have is a surprise attack?
(a) Johnston.
(b) Grant.
(c) Sherman.
(d) Palmer.

5. What is the word that is unfinished in the letter in Chapter 2?
(a) Home.
(b) Soon.
(c) Love.
(d) Friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stopped maneuver practice to take a look at the dog?

2. What is the name of the dog with Walter?

3. How many Confederate commanders think the battle in Chapter 1 should be called off?

4. How long has Walter been gone from home?

5. According to Walter, how do the Union soldiers spend their days?

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