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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal do some of the Confederate soldiers in Chapter 1 see and shoot at during their march?
(a) A dog.
(b) A raccoon.
(c) A bear.
(d) A deer.

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

3. What does the Union noise that Johnston hears in Chapter 1 signify?
(a) That it is time to stop for the day and set up camp.
(b) That the Union is aware of the presence of the Confederates.
(c) That the enemy has beens spoted and to prepare for immediate battle.
(d) That it is time to about-face.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the Confederate soldiers in Chapter 1 begin to question whether their guns work?

2. What makes the march for the Confederate soldiers at the beginning of the novel so difficult?

3. According to the letter read to Confederate troops in Chapter 1, who is depending on the soldiers?

4. Toward what location is the Confederate Army marching at the beginning of the novel?

5. How should the Confederate soldiers in Chapter 1 have tested their guns?

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