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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. What is Henry's act of bravery?

2. What begins happening all around Henry?

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

4. After Henry's performance in the battle where he had to be called back to the line, how is Henry perceived by his peers?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How has Wilson changed since the first days of military camp?

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

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

10. How is Henry saved from having to tell a made-up story about his wound and separation from the group?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about finding the good that comes out of bad situations. Explain how the Civil War, one of the darkest hours in our history, resulted in a strong unified Republic. In your essay explain what might have happened if the South had succeeded in seceding from the Union.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write a critique of THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE. In your critique mention Crane's use of literary devices, his ability as a story teller, whether the novel held your interest to keep on reading, and whether you would recommend it to other readers.

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