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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Jefferson sworn in as a cavalry recruit?
(a) Magnolia Manor.
(b) The general store.
(c) The county library.
(d) Gayoso House.

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

3. What is the name of the dog with Walter?
(a) Reb.
(b) Rover.
(c) Bango.
(d) Spot.

4. What, according to Walter, was Grant's nickname in their hometown?
(a) Uncle Sam.
(b) "Useless" Grant.
(c) Sam.
(d) Sammy.

5. Who does Jefferson first tell about the arrival of new recruits?
(a) Palmer.
(b) Sherman.
(c) Johnston.
(d) Forrest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who grew up in an orphanage?

2. What practical item do many of the Confederate soldiers join the army without?

3. Why isn't the Shiloh area meant for a mounted cavalry attack?

4. When he joins the family business, who keeps Grant away from customers?

5. What does the last speaker in Chapter 6 say about the deaths of two members of the 23rd Indiana?

(see the answer key)

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