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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. After the battle is over when Henry distinguished himself, what do he and his friend attempt to do?
2. What returns to Henry in his thoughts as he waits for orders?
3. Why is Henry only watching the action in this latest battle?
4. What is Henry's dark thought about the enemy?
5. What does a Major volunteer Henry's regiment to do?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Henry distinguish himself that day?
2. What does Henry do to prevent Wilson from being reminded of how scared he was earlier?
3. How was Henry's reception back in the unit better than what he had hoped for?
4. What prompts the regiment to drive on in the charge?
5. Describe what startles Henry when he wakes up the following morning.
6. Describe how the battle begins as Henry's regiment begins the charge.
7. Explain why Henry and his friend went to find a stream.
8. How does Henry eventually get back to his regiment?
9. How does Henry receive what becomes his red badge of courage?
10. How does Henry find extra strength and courage during the charge?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay on the loneliness of being away from home. The essay should include the psychological effects of being in unfamiliar surroundings, and how some people handle such separation better than others. Include, also, the challenges of different customs and physical surroundings in a strange place.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about growing into maturity. Usually it is a gradual process, unlike the two day transformation of Henry. In your essay include circumstances besides war that might cause a young person to mature quickly. [e.g., parents dying in a car accident leaving an older child to care for the younger ones]
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay on the importance of the red badge of courage to the theme of Stephen Crane's novel. Evaluate the title as to it effectiveness in arousing a reader to select the book. Also discuss how this badge differs from what is usually thought of as a badge of honor.
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