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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. Which of the following items does Charley's mother not pack for him to take with him?

2. Where does Charley walk to in order to sign up for the army?

3. What does Charley's company realize after marching out onto the battlefield?

4. Where does Charley's company board a train?

5. When do Charley and his mother think the war will be over?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Charley's military training.

2. How does Charley spend the night after his first day in battle?

3. Describe how Charley is protected by dead bodies during the battle.

4. Describe the horrible sights Charley encounters while marching over dead bodies into battle.

5. Describe Charley's morning as he prepares for the second day of battle.

6. What do Charley and the other soldiers believe their role will be in the war, if there really is a war?

7. What is the obstacle to Charley's joining the army and how does he plan to overcome it?

8. What is Charley's relationship with God during this battle?

9. What is the setting of the book?

10. What are Charley's impressions about riding the train?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Charley's reactions to the first rural Southerners he sees in the fields. Does he feel compassion or zealous confidence? What is the basis for his reaction?

Essay Topic 2

What is Charley's state of mind during his first battle, the Battle of Bull Run? How does he exhibit physically what is going on with him emotionally and mentally? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of religion in Charley's life. Is he fervent? Or does he use religion as a good luck charm when his life is threatened?

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