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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes it impossible for Luther's troop to stay in formation?
(a) It's raining too hard to see.
(b) It's too dark to see.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Briars and underbrush.

2. What makes some of the Confederate soldiers in Chapter 1 yell for joy?
(a) The sun comes out.
(b) The war is cancelled.
(c) It begins to rain.
(d) Pie.

3. Where was Palmer when the Confederacy seceded from the Union?
(a) At Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
(b) Sitting in a doctor's office.
(c) At the Louisiana State Military Academy.
(d) Making a bank deposit.

4. According to Walter, who has always had a soft spot for animals?
(a) Grant.
(b) Bango.
(c) Sherman.
(d) Palmer.

5. What is the goal of Luther's troop, according to their attack plan?
(a) To steal the cannons of the Union troop.
(b) To capture at least 50 percent of the Union troop.
(c) To blow up the Union's steam boat.
(d) To push the Union back to the banks of the Tennessee River.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Luther's home state?

2. What is wrong with the men that Luther sees lying on the ground?

3. What is part of the daily drills for the Union soldiers?

4. Who yells at Luther's troop to close the gap in the swamp?

5. Whose horse sinks when Luther's troop goes through the swamp?

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