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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 do Charley and many other men do that embarrasses them?

2. Charley thinks the train ride is ______________________.

3. What is the name of Charley's brother?

4. What does Charley do when he finds protection?

5. What is the name of the town where Charley lives?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Charley and the other soldiers believe their role will be in the war, if there really is a war?

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

3. How does Charley spend the night after his first day in battle?

4. Describe the horrible sights Charley encounters while marching over dead bodies into battle.

5. What are the men told will happen tomorrow and what does Charley feel about it?

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

7. What role does the issue of slavery play in Charley's perceptions about the war?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why Charley, even though young, is probably as equipped as anyone to go to war. Be sure to give examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of religion in Charley's life. Is he fervent? Or does he use religion as a good luck charm when his life is threatened?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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