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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Palmer call the Confederate army from the vantage point of a ridge in Chapter 1?
(a) Tiny, marching ants.
(b) Swimming sea of people.
(c) Large army in motion.
(d) A hurricane of horror.

2. What makes the Confederate soldiers in Chapter 1 begin to question whether their guns work?
(a) Their own inability.
(b) Their swords have fallen apart.
(c) Their lack of confidence.
(d) The rain.

3. How was Grant reinstated into the army?
(a) He had to reapply and start over.
(b) He made a campaign contribution to get it.
(c) He paid a bribe to get it.
(d) A politician demanded reinstatement.

4. Why does Walter have guard duty at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) As punishment.
(b) For fun.
(c) It's his normal job.
(d) He was promoted to this job.

5. What finally cheers the Confederate soldiers on their march in the beginning of the novel?
(a) A deer.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Sunlight.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Walter been gone from home?

2. Whose mother dies in childbirth?

3. What is Palmer's job in the Confederate Army?

4. What is the name of Walter's wife?

5. Why isn't a surprise attack possible for the Confederates in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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