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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do Henry and his friend tell what they have overheard?
(a) their other friends in the regiment
(b) their lieutenant
(c) their sergeant
(d) the medics

2. What are the men doing in the forest as Henry nears his regiment?
(a) digging holes in the ground
(b) looking for something to eat
(c) walking in circles
(d) getting ready to sleep

3. As Henry is observing the battle, what happens suddenly to frighten him?
(a) Runaway horses begin to stampede.
(b) Dark waves of men sweep out of the woods coming toward him.
(c) A bomb blast fall near him.
(d) A lieutenant rides up near where he is hiding.

4. After the battle is over when Henry distinguished himself, what do he and his friend attempt to do?
(a) inspire the troops
(b) start a marching song
(c) help a wounded soldier
(d) keep out of sight

5. How does Henry regard himself in comparison to the ones who stayed to fight?
(a) as being more of a hero than they
(b) as having superior intellect
(c) as being more stupid than his comrades
(d) as physically weaker than the ones who stayed

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Henry and his friend overhear on the road?

2. How does Henry first feel when he realizes that the Union has won the second battle?

3. What happens when Henry asks one of the soldiers what is happening?

4. What question is Henry's first rationalization for his having run away?

5. How does most of the regiment react to the news of their charge against the enemy?

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