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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Henry believe that at last his chance to prove himself has come?

2. What is Henry's last view of the tattered man?

3. As a victim of nature, what does Henry feel he is being denied?

4. What destroys Henry's rationalization about nature prompting him to run?

5. As the noise of the battle grows louder, what does Henry see that confuses him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What particularly pleases Henry when he stops by his old school?

2. Describe Henry as he waits for the advancing Rebel army.

3. Explain how Henry begins to think about death.

4. Describe the pipe smoking friend's attitude about marching and war.

5. What does Henry want to do when he happens upon a general astride a magnificent horse?

6. Define the quandary Henry finds himself in after he has run from the battlefield.

7. Explain what goes through Henry's mind as he contemplates going into battle.

8. What part does glory play in motivating men to join in a war?

9. Describe Henry's mental condition after his first experience in battle.

10. Describe how Henry's doubts and questions linger as he waits in the camp.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about growing into maturity. Usually it is a gradual process, unlike the two day transformation of Henry. In your essay include circumstances besides war that might cause a young person to mature quickly. [e.g., parents dying in a car accident leaving an older child to care for the younger ones]

Essay Topic 2

Write a story about some time in your life when you were very afraid. Use as much imagery as you can to make the reader feel the terror that went through you at the time. Include in your story what the fear prompted you to do or if it immobilized you.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about finding the good that comes out of bad situations. Explain how the Civil War, one of the darkest hours in our history, resulted in a strong unified Republic. In your essay explain what might have happened if the South had succeeded in seceding from the Union.

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