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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Palmer know Sherman?
(a) Sherman was once Palmer's preacher.
(b) Sherman fought with Palmer's uncle.
(c) Sherman was Palmer's military academy instructor.
(d) Sherman is Palmer's uncle.

2. What provokes Walter's commander to send him with a message to the general that an attack is imminent?
(a) A minor skirmish.
(b) Seeing Union soldiers on the march.
(c) Dreaming about a skirmish.
(d) He hears something in the woods.

3. Who has information about the history of the word "Shiloh?"
(a) Sherman.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Treadway.
(d) Grant.

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 the women will be disappointed.
(c) That they must do it for the Confederacy.
(d) That not fighting would be demoralizing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of dog is with Walter?

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

3. What animal do some of the Confederate soldiers in Chapter 1 see and shoot at during their march?

4. To whom does Walter deliver his commander's message?

5. Why does Walter have guard duty at the beginning of Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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