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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the orders come, where is Henry's regiment gong?
(a) back to base for more training
(b) to relieve another regiment in the trenches
(c) to join other regiments about to charge the Rebels
(d) to circle around behind the Rebel army

2. As he comes closer to the enemy, what does Henry realize is a great opportunity?
(a) to show the men an opening
(b) to shoot the Rebel colonel
(c) to light a grass fire
(d) to capture the enemy flag

3. What begins happening all around Henry?
(a) blue uniformed men are falling to the ground
(b) bullets whizzing by his ears
(c) troops advancing from the rear
(d) grass fires starting

4. Who is the officer who chastises the lieutenant?
(a) the one who advises the general
(b) the one who called them mule drivers
(c) the one who carrys the battalion flag
(d) the one who lost his horse

5. After getting his wound treated, what does Henry do?
(a) begs for food and drink
(b) tries to get some sleep
(c) sits and stares into the fire
(d) talks to a man by the fire

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Henry and his friend succeed in doing?

2. How do the men react to the approach of the Rebel forces?

3. What does a Major volunteer Henry's regiment to do?

4. Once in position, what does Henry see?

5. As the regiment weakens, what is the effect on the lieutenant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does this battle prove about the regiment?

2. What does Henry do to prevent Wilson from being reminded of how scared he was earlier?

3. How does Henry eventually get back to his regiment?

4. What does Henry observe as weariness comes over his comrades?

5. How was Henry's reception back in the unit better than what he had hoped for?

6. After the charge, when they realized they were safe, how do some of the men return to their own lines?

7. What do Henry and his friend manage to do that boosts the morale of the Union forces to make the Rebels retreat?

8. How does Henry receive what becomes his red badge of courage?

9. Where does Henry's regiment go and why?

10. How does Henry distinguish himself that day?

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