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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. Which of the following did the Rebs not leave behind?

2. What do the officers tell the men to do now?

3. How many times a week does Charley's mother write to him?

4. What does Charley do when he finds protection?

5. What do the people do when the train passes through towns?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the premise of this book?

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

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

4. What is Charley's perception of the army once the initial excitement has worn off?

5. What is the obstacle to Charley's joining the army and how does he plan to overcome it?

6. Describe Charley's morning as he prepares for the second day of battle.

7. Describe Charley's military training.

8. What happens to Lieutenant Olafson and what is Charley's reaction?

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

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

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

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 3

Charley Goddard was a real person who actually lived in Minnesota and served in the Civil War. How much of Soldier's Heart do you think is accurate? How much do you think the author invented for dramatic license? Discuss which parts you think are accurate and which are invented.

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