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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Johnston's opinion in Chapter 1, what kind of attack would the Confederacy need to make in order to have any chance at all of success?
(a) Nuclear.
(b) Kamakaze.
(c) Slow and loud.
(d) Surprise.

2. How does Palmer learn so much about Johnston?
(a) From his father.
(b) He is Palmer's uncle.
(c) From a book.
(d) He was Palmer's teacher.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who describes the condition of the Confederate soldiers as they march in the beginning of the novel?

2. In Chapter 1, who says that the only possibility of success the Confederates have is a surprise attack?

3. Who killed the animal that the Confederate soldiers in Chapter 1 see and shoot at during their march?

4. What is Palmer's job in the Confederate Army?

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

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