The Red Badge of Courage Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to Chapter XIII)

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What causes Henry's moment of panic?
a) He is momentarily blinded by the smoke.
b) He remembers thinking about running.
c) He doesn't remember loading his rifle.
d) He remembers he forgot to pray that morning.

2. As the Union soldiers get back into position, what is happening?
a) Bullets are flying, shearing off blades of grass.
b) Fire breaks out behind them.
c) Bugles are sounding loudly.
d) The earth is shaking underneat them.

3. Why does Henry begin to think it would be better to be killed?
a) to have his troubles ended
b) to escape his duty
c) to get some rest
d) to teach a lesson to...
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