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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Toward what location is the Confederate Army marching at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Corinth Landing.
(b) Corinth.
(c) Pittsburg.
(d) Pittsburg Landing.

4. 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) Kamakaze.
(b) Nuclear.
(c) Slow and loud.
(d) Surprise.

5. What is the goal of Luther's troop, according to their attack plan?
(a) To steal the cannons of the Union troop.
(b) To push the Union back to the banks of the Tennessee River.
(c) To capture at least 50 percent of the Union troop.
(d) To blow up the Union's steam boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the argument of Confederate commanders who insist upon a battle in Chapter 1?

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

3. What is the name of Walter's wife?

4. In which Biblical book is Shiloh mentioned?

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

(see the answer key)

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