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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. As the Rebels bear down on them, how does Henry feel?

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

3. What does a higher ranking officer do to the lieutenant?

4. As the men of the regiment fight like wild animals, what happens suddenly?

5. Once in position, what does Henry see?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 on the idealism of youth. Discuss how the lack of experience over-simplifies and makes difficult life situations seem unimportant. In the essay, include how typically young people have a sense of immortality that causes them to take risks an older person would not attempt. Give examples to back up your points.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on why there is no glamor in war. Include those combatants who do not return, those who return with physical injuries, and those who return with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) to illustrate your thesis. Also include the casualties of innocent civilians.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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