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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 did local families do the previous day?

2. Who does Charley decide to follow?

3. Why do the men not get to practice shooting too much?

4. What is the date when the novel begins?

5. What happens to the man next to Charley?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Charley uncomfortable with the immoral behavior of his fellow soldiers?

2. How does Chapter 4 end?

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

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

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

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

7. Describe Charley's military training.

8. Describe the scenario of the black woman giving a sweet roll to Charley.

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

10. What is the premise of this book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Charley doesn't really think about slavery until he sees a black person for the first time while on the train to camp. What does Charley think is the cause of the war in which he wants to fight? What are his reasons for going?

Essay Topic 2

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

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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