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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the shooting starts?
(a) The Rebels jump up and run.
(b) Men on the front line begin falling.
(c) A bugle sounds retreat.
(d) Henry runs away again.

2. What puts Henry to sleep the first night in the new camp?
(a) the voices of men gathered around a fire
(b) reflections of fire on the wall of his tent
(c) exhaustion from the day's march
(d) a soldier playing a harmonica

3. How is this charge a turning point for the regiment?
(a) They now see that it is possible to win.
(b) They learn how to reload faster.
(c) They no longer fear death.
(d) They refuse to fight again.

4. What does his friend do to try and help Henry?
(a) help him stand
(b) check his bandage
(c) spoon feed him
(d) locate a rifle

5. How close is the enemy at this time?
(a) close enough to fight hand to hand
(b) close enough to hit with a stone
(c) close enough to hear what they say
(d) close enough to see their faces

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Henry hope to impress one day?

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

3. How does Henry regard himself in comparison to the ones who stayed to fight?

4. Who do Henry and his friend tell what they have overheard?

5. How does Henry's question about his bravery continue?

(see the answer key)

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