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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. Who does Henry conclude would never rage at nature?
(a) a man with a full stomach and self-respect
(b) a man who never makes mistakes
(c) a man who doesn't think too much
(d) a man who believes in God

2. What dangerous undertaking does Henry do after the flag bearer is killed?
(a) He stands up and fires wildly.
(b) He takes charge of carrying the flag.
(c) He runs to inform the lieutenant.
(d) He runs into the trees to shoot whoever killed the flag bearer.

3. Why do some of the men move back frantically?
(a) anxous to find their friends
(b) hurry to get medical attention
(c) fear of being killed outside of combat
(d) looking for their lost weapons

4. What is Henry's dark thought about the enemy?
(a) to see their families weep over their bodies
(b) to see them swallowed up by the earth
(c) to see their faces contorted in fear
(d) to see them run in terror

5. What starts the battle in the forest?
(a) a Rebel yell
(b) a canon blast
(c) an order from the lieutenant
(d) a single gunshot

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Coming to his senses, what does Henry realize?

3. What does the lieutenant order the complaining men to do?

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

5. What seems to be happening to Henry's perception as the shooting starts?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe what startles Henry when he wakes up the following morning.

3. What elates Henry and his friend as they are resting safely with the regiment?

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

5. As they wait in the trenches, what happens to the silence?

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

7. What prompts the regiment to drive on in the charge?

8. What action does Henry take when the regiment begins to show signs of running down?

9. What does this battle prove about the regiment?

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

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