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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. Who do Henry and his friend tell what they have overheard?

2. What surprises Henry about his head wound?

3. What does Henry recall while waiting for marching orders?

4. After Henry plants the flag in the ground, what happens?

5. What angers Henry this time as the battle begins?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Tell what Henry and his friend overheard on the way back from the fruitless search for water.

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

8. During the next wave of battle, describe Henry's actions.

9. How does Henry distinguish himself that day?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the effects of rumor. In your paper, include how rumors get started and why they are most often wrong. Also mention how difficult it is to deny rumor when the majority of people around firmly believe the rumor is true. Explain when rumor can become dangerous.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about the responsibility of command. Use the officer who berated the lieutenant within earshot of the troops as an example of bad command. Your essay can discuss teachers who have influenced you positively or negatively by how they used their authority. Or, include any person of authority who has had a similar impact on you like a boss or relative.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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