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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Henry wipe his eyes with his coat sleeve?
(a) Sweat is running into his eyes.
(b) Tree bark popped into his eye.
(c) He doesn't believe what he is seeing.
(d) He doesn't have time to use a handkerchief.

2. What happens when a huge swarm of soldiers retreats with stragglers heading every which way?
(a) the fog lifts
(b) their tones change
(c) they move to replace them
(d) the sun sets

3. What does one young man of the battalion do at the first volley?
(a) He runs.
(b) He covers his head with both hands.
(c) He stands up.
(d) He vomits.

4. What does Henry realize could happen to him as he runs down the road?
(a) If he stops for breath, he will never catch up.
(b) If he takes a wrong turn he could be shot.
(c) If he falls now he will surely be trampled to death.
(d) If he loses his concentration, he might get lost.

5. Where is Henry's regiment the morning he expects to be his first battle?
(a) among the trees at the edge of a grove
(b) on an open field
(c) on the banks of a river
(d) near a small Southern village

Short Answer Questions

1. What does it feel like to Henry as he waits for the Rebels to charge?

2. What results from the order to move?

3. Climbing over a fence, what does Henry discover?

4. What is Henry's initial reaction to the results of his first battle?

5. How is Henry shooting and reloading as the Rebels arrive?

(see the answer key)

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