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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. When the Rebels charge them again, how does Henry now feel?

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

3. Why is Henry only watching the action in this latest battle?

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

5. Who does Henry hope to impress one day?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Thinking ahead, what image comes to Henry's mind?

5. What does this battle prove about the regiment?

6. As they wait in the trenches, what happens to the silence?

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

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

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

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

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 advertisements for young men and women to join the military. Give your opinion on that as a recruitment process. Include how the attractiveness of the advertisement does not include the realities of being ordered into a war zone.

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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