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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the lieutenant hold his hand away from his body?
(a) so the blood wouldn't drip on his pants
(b) so everyone can see his wound
(c) so he can grab his pistol quickly
(d) so the men will turn left

2. What question begins to disturb Henry before he goes to battle?
(a) if he will run
(b) how he will take cover
(c) why he enlisted
(d) whether he can shoot a rifle

3. What warning does Henry's mother give her son?
(a) to stay behind the lines
(b) to watch the company he keeps
(c) to wash behind his ears
(d) to be careful what he eats

4. What are the running and retreating soldiers seeking?
(a) replacement soldiers
(b) comfort in numbers
(c) escape from the madness
(d) places to take cover

5. What do the retreating men not see?
(a) the men of Henry's regiment
(b) the officers on horseback
(c) the trees in the woods
(d) the river blocking their way

Short Answer Questions

1. What does one of Henry's tent mates ask him to do?

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

3. What does Henry see that is his first encounter with the reality of war?

4. How are the troops feeling as they are still on the move?

5. What does Henry realize could happen to him as he runs down the road?

(see the answer key)

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