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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 the unnerving sound that Otto describes?
(a) The cannon exploding.
(b) The Rebel yell.
(c) The dog barking.
(d) The war drum.

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

3. What does Jefferson wear when he takes the others to see the new recruits?
(a) A blue jacket.
(b) A black hat.
(c) A gray coat.
(d) A gray hat.

4. What does Jefferson stand on to watch more soldiers arrive?
(a) An Indian mound.
(b) A box.
(c) A tree stump.
(d) A banana crate.

5. To whom had the gift given to Otto when he joined the army previously belonged?
(a) Otto's mother.
(b) Otto's grandfather.
(c) Otto's uncle.
(d) Otto's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jefferson first tell about the arrival of new recruits?

2. Who does Otto learn was with Walter when he was blown up by a cannon?

3. Who is the unit commander of the 23rd Indiana?

4. On what day does Chapter 6 take place?

5. Where was the orphanage located that one of the men from Chapter 6 once lived?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jefferson witness from his lookout point, and what important information does he overhear?

2. Where does Otto go when he retreats from the fighting and what does he do there?

3. How and why is it important for the reader to know exactly who is narrating in Chapter 6?

4. What realization does Otto make as he watches fresh troops arrive and what does he vow to do after the realization?

5. What convinces Otto to retreat from the fighting and how does he leave?

6. Discuss the importance of Otto's watch.

7. Explain the conflict in Chapter 6 over use of the word "pretty."

8. Explain the circumstances that lead to Jefferson joining the army.

9. What information does Armory provide regarding the wounded? How does he feel about his fellow squad members?

10. What is the weather like for the troop in Chapter 6? How do the soldiers know a battle is nearing?

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