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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What provokes Walter's commander to send him with a message to the general that an attack is imminent?
(a) Dreaming about a skirmish.
(b) Seeing Union soldiers on the march.
(c) He hears something in the woods.
(d) A minor skirmish.

2. According to Otto, what do some Union soldiers do as their attacks make little difference on the Confederates?
(a) Load faster.
(b) Work harder.
(c) Walk or run away.
(d) Scream for help.

3. How long has Walter been gone from home?
(a) 6 weeks.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 16 days.

4. What does "Shiloh" mean?
(a) Evil, be gone.
(b) Money safe.
(c) Place of peace.
(d) Jesus lives.

5. What does Luther think about the men he sees lying on the ground?
(a) That they have broken arms.
(b) That they have a crushed skull.
(c) That they have broken ribs.
(d) That they have a stitch in their sides.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Palmer when the book begins?

2. Who is Walter's commander?

3. What is the goal of Luther's troop, according to their attack plan?

4. Who is Luther's commander?

5. What Union noise does Johnston hear in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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