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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is part of the daily drills for the Union soldiers?
(a) Spying on the Confederates.
(b) Making weapons.
(c) Being shot at.
(d) Changing locations.

2. Where was Palmer when the Confederacy seceded from the Union?
(a) At the Louisiana State Military Academy.
(b) Making a bank deposit.
(c) Sitting in a doctor's office.
(d) At Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

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 it is time to about-face.
(c) That the Union is aware of the presence of the Confederates.
(d) That the enemy has beens spoted and to prepare for immediate battle.

4. What is Burt Tapley's ailment?
(a) He has a broken arm.
(b) He has a broken rib.
(c) He has a stitch in his side.
(d) He has a crushed skull.

5. What does Luther dream about the night before the battle at Shiloh?
(a) Cookies and cakes.
(b) Dying.
(c) His family at home.
(d) His girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does "Shiloh" mean?

3. What makes it impossible for Luther's troop to stay in formation?

4. To which regiment does Walter Fountain belong?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the drum heard in Chapter 1? Why is it important?

2. How does Walter learn the meaning of Shiloh? Discuss the meaning of the word.

3. Describe Luther's first hand-to-hand combat.

4. Describe Luther's dream the night before battle.

5. Why do some troops hear different versions of the letter from Johnston as they march to battle?

6. Describe the letter from Johnston read to the troops as they march to battle.

7. Why, according to Walter, do the soldiers in his troop want to fight at Shiloh?

8. What information about General Grant does Walter provide? What makes Walter a credible source?

9. What are the challenges of the swamp Luther and his troop face? What happens to General Cleburn?

10. What is a skirmish? How is it different from a battle?

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