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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. According to Otto, what do some Union soldiers do as their attacks make little difference on the Confederates?
(a) Walk or run away.
(b) Load faster.
(c) Scream for help.
(d) Work harder.

2. Who is called a coward in Chapter 4?
(a) Walter.
(b) Grant.
(c) Bango.
(d) Otto.

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

4. Who is the commander of the new recruits that Jefferson sees arriving?
(a) Sidney.
(b) Sherman.
(c) Buell.
(d) Grant.

5. How many squad members are actually named in Chapter 6?
(a) 19.
(b) 13.
(c) 6.
(d) 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Otto's commander?

2. According to Jefferson, in what battle was Forrest wounded?

3. How does Otto describe the unnerving sound?

4. What is Otto's rank?

5. According to Jefferson, what weapon does Forrest use a great deal in battle?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who explains Forrest's battle strategy and what is that strategy?

4. Name two of the narrators from Chapter 6. How many narrators does Chapter 6 have?

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

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

7. Discuss the importance of Otto's watch.

8. Discuss Jefferson's thoughts and emotions when he sees the Union soldiers who had fled from battle earlier in the day.

9. What conclusion does Forrest draw after joining Jefferson at his lookout point and what obstacle does he face?

10. As Otto develops a new resolve, how does he define/describe the meanings of and difference between "demoralized" and "coward?"

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