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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henry explain his absence from the regiment.
(a) He says he was there all the time but no one saw him.
(b) He says his wound knocked him unconscious.
(c) He says he got separated and received a head wound.
(d) He says a lieutenant sent him on an errand.

2. How does Henry describe Jim's wounds?
(a) like his side was eaten by wolves
(b) like a butchered calf
(c) like the hole in a doughnut
(d) like a split open watermelon

3. What is the sound Henry hears as he fixes his eyes on a clump of trees?
(a) the song of birds
(b) a low, growling sound
(c) the sound of laoding rigles
(d) the Rebel yell

4. What dangerous undertaking does Henry do after the flag bearer is killed?
(a) He stands up and fires wildly.
(b) He runs to inform the lieutenant.
(c) He runs into the trees to shoot whoever killed the flag bearer.
(d) He takes charge of carrying the flag.

5. What does Wilson help Henry do?
(a) get treatment for his head injury
(b) find another rifle
(c) get something to eat
(d) locate a place to sleep

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes Henry's grandiose image of himself?

2. What do some of the soldiers do to make marching easier?

3. Why does Henry wipe his eyes with his coat sleeve?

4. How does Henry see his current suffering?

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

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