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

2. What does Palmer call the Confederate army from the vantage point of a ridge in Chapter 1?
(a) A hurricane of horror.
(b) Tiny, marching ants.
(c) Swimming sea of people.
(d) Large army in motion.

3. Who is constantly alerting higher commanders that there are enemy forces in the area?
(a) Forrest.
(b) Appler.
(c) Johnston.
(d) Palmer.

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

5. Who assures Walter's commander that there are no Confederates nearer than Corinth?
(a) Sherman.
(b) Grant.
(c) Sidney.
(d) Johnston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has information about the history of the word "Shiloh?"

2. In Chapter 1, who is in favor of canceling the Confederate attack?

3. Why isn't a surprise attack possible for the Confederates in Chapter 1?

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

5. To which regiment does Walter Fountain belong?

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