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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. How close is the enemy at this time?

2. What does Henry hear in the early morning?

3. What does Henry learn about other men in his regiment?

4. What happens as the smoke begins to clear?

5. What other secret do Henry and his friend share?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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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