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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Luther Dade's rank in Chapter 3?
(a) General.
(b) Captain.
(c) Private.
(d) Lieutenant.

2. What was the gift given to Otto when he joined the army?
(a) A quilt.
(b) A Bible.
(c) A watch.
(d) A ring.

3. What is the argument of Confederate commanders who insist upon a battle in Chapter 1?
(a) That not fighting would be demoralizing.
(b) That the soldiers must earn their wages.
(c) That the women will be disappointed.
(d) That they must do it for the Confederacy.

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

5. How do the infantry soldiers refer to the cannon detail, according to Otto?
(a) Tough as nails guys.
(b) Men of iron.
(c) Easy living boys.
(d) Tough boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Keller cuss?

2. Which regiment does Luther belong to?

3. What, according to Walter, was Grant's nickname in their hometown?

4. What image does Otto associate with the unnerving sound he describes?

5. What animal do some of the Confederate soldiers in Chapter 1 see and shoot at during their march?

(see the answer key)

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