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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. Where does Charley finally take cover?

2. When do Charley and his mother think the war will be over?

3. Where does Charley's company board a train?

4. Charley learns how to march and __________________.

5. Which of the following items does Charley's mother not pack for him to take with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chapter 4 end?

2. What is the main content of Charley's mother's letters to him?

3. Describe Charley's experience on the train to Manassas.

4. When does Charley see black people for the first time and what are this thoughts?

5. What unusual sight does Charley see as he looks out over the battlefield that evening?

6. How is Charley caught up in the excitement of the possibility of a civil war?

7. What are Charley's impressions of the poor Southerners he sees from the train?

8. What is Charley's induction experience at Fort Snelling?

9. What are Charley's impressions about riding the train?

10. Describe how Charley is protected by dead bodies during the battle.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At what point does Charley's disillusionment with war begin to set in? Do you think Charley and his comrades would sometimes prefer battle to the monotony of boring days in camp? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the evolution of Charley's character and maturity from the beginning of the war until he leaves. Be sure to include physical, emotional and behavioral changes.

Essay Topic 3

Develop a character study of Charley Goddard. What are his physical traits? What motivates him? What are his personal characteristics?

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