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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men at the front of the unit do when they halt in some trees?
(a) let the men ehind them come forward
(b) drink water and rest a moment
(c) start looking for a white flag
(d) bow their heads and accept death

2. What happens that begins to wear on the men's nerves?
(a) rain that fills the trenches with water
(b) continuing rifle fire with no let up
(c) hours of dead silence from the Rebels
(d) catcalls and Rebel yells

3. Who does Henry hope to impress one day?
(a) the students at his old school
(b) his mother and the dark haired girl
(c) his mother and her pastor
(d) the people who live around his farm

4. As the Rebels bear down on them, how does Henry feel?
(a) like a hunted animal
(b) like a fly on a tree
(c) like a man with a purpose
(d) like a charging bull

5. Why must they charge the Rebels?
(a) They are surrounded.
(b) They cannot retreat.
(c) It is their only hope.
(d) It is getting late in the day.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Henry's performance in the battle where he had to be called back to the line, how is Henry perceived by his peers?

2. Who is the friend that Henry notices has changed since he last saw him?

3. What is the sound Henry hears as he fixes his eyes on a clump of trees?

4. How do the men react to the approach of the Rebel forces?

5. What starts the battle in the forest?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Henry distinguish himself that day?

2. What action does Henry take when the regiment begins to show signs of running down?

3. What does Henry do to prevent Wilson from being reminded of how scared he was earlier?

4. How is Henry saved from having to tell a made-up story about his wound and separation from the group?

5. How does Henry find extra strength and courage during the charge?

6. As another charge comes toward Henry's regiment, describe Henry's emotions.

7. After the charge, when they realized they were safe, how do some of the men return to their own lines?

8. During the next wave of battle, describe Henry's actions.

9. Explain why Henry and his friend went to find a stream.

10. How does Henry eventually get back to his regiment?

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