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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. Who does Henry conclude would never rage at nature?

2. Why must they charge the Rebels?

3. As Henry is observing the battle, what happens suddenly to frighten him?

4. What effect does the report of the lieutenant's chastisement have on the troops?

5. What starts the battle in the forest?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Tell what Henry and his friend overheard on the way back from the fruitless search for water.

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

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

6. How does Henry distinguish himself that day?

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

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

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

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

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 comfort in numbers. Beginning with Henry's seeing a large number of men and wagons leaving the battlefield and how he was comforted by the thought that he was not the only one to desert the battle, write your essay about how people seek comfort in numbers. Explain that, as in Henry's case, the numbers may not be what one thinks they are.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay with the thesis that no one should be forced to go to war. n addition to soldiers who daily witness the carnage and destruction, include the civilians who are faced with trying to cope with the devastation of their land and their lives.

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