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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the orphanage located that one of the men from Chapter 6 once lived?
(a) New York.
(b) New England.
(c) The Midwest.
(d) South Carolina.

2. On what day does Chapter 6 take place?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Wednesday.

3. Why does the 23rd Indiana have to march back on the first day of fighting?
(a) For punishment for not being prepared.
(b) For exercise.
(c) For punishment for making too much noise.
(d) To avoid marching directly into the hands of enemy troops.

4. How does Otto describe the unnerving sound?
(a) "High pitched barking."
(b) "Didn't sound even partly human."
(c) "Was louder than a parade."
(d) "Burst of black powder."

5. How many new recruits does Jefferson report seeing?
(a) At least 8,000.
(b) At least 10,000.
(c) At least 6,000.
(d) At least 12,000.

6. How do the infantry soldiers refer to the cannon detail, according to Otto?
(a) Tough as nails guys.
(b) Easy living boys.
(c) Tough boys.
(d) Men of iron.

7. Who in the 23rd Indiana offers a bit of optimism about the weather?
(a) Klein.
(b) Grissom.
(c) Lavery.
(d) Bonner.

8. Why is a higher ranking officer needed after Jefferson points out the arrival of new recruits?
(a) To order more reinforcements.
(b) To find a good hiding place.
(c) To devise a battle strategy.
(d) A high ranking officer can officially pull the troops out.

9. How do soldiers arrive as Jefferson watches?
(a) By train.
(b) By raft.
(c) By horse.
(d) By steamboat.

10. Why does Jefferson join the army?
(a) For tuition benefits.
(b) To delay seeing his father.
(c) For the sizeable pension.
(d) For the uniform.

11. In whose cavalry does Jefferson serve?
(a) Forrest's.
(b) Luther's.
(c) Palmer's.
(d) Otto's.

12. According to Jefferson, what weapon does Forrest use a great deal in battle?
(a) A bayonet.
(b) A sword.
(c) A carving knife.
(d) A rifle.

13. What is the rank of Otto's commander?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Captain.
(c) General.
(d) Sergeant.

14. What is Otto's rank?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Captain.
(c) Corporal.
(d) Private.

15. Who survives the cannon attack that killed Walter and is with Otto and others in Chapter 4?
(a) Bango.
(b) Luther.
(c) Grant.
(d) Palmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of the 23rd Indiana is dissatisfied and plans to ask to transfer from that squad?

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

3. What image does Otto associate with the unnerving sound he describes?

4. Where is Jefferson sworn in as a cavalry recruit?

5. What does Jefferson stand on to watch more soldiers arrive?

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