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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. As the Rebels bear down on them, how does Henry feel?
(a) like a man with a purpose
(b) like a hunted animal
(c) like a fly on a tree
(d) like a charging bull

2. What is Henry's act of bravery?
(a) He moves ahead with the flag and urges the men to follow.
(b) He defies the orders of the colonel.
(c) He lets out a yell and charges the Rebels alone.
(d) He manages to carry the flag and shoot at the same time.

3. What does a higher ranking officer do to the lieutenant?
(a) Belittles him for not going farther.
(b) Relieves him of duty.
(c) Gives him a commendation.
(d) Orders him to report to the general.

4. What does the lieutenant order the complaining men to do?
(a) think good thoughts
(b) get some sleep
(c) start moving closer to the enemy
(d) be quiet and save their energy

5. Coming to his senses, what does Henry realize?
(a) He needs to find another rifle.
(b) He is back with his regiment.
(c) He has to think up some good stories to tell.
(d) He is starving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the regiment to slow its advance against the Rebels?

2. When the orders come, where is Henry's regiment gong?

3. Describe the man who helps Henry locate his regiment?

4. What does the regiment know of the military machinery behind their orders to charge the Rebels?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Henry and his friend went to find a stream.

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

3. How does Henry find extra strength and courage during the charge?

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

5. As another charge comes toward Henry's regiment, describe Henry's emotions.

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

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

8. Describe how the battle begins as Henry's regiment begins the charge.

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

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

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