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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 do the men set up camp in Chapter 6?

2. Why does Charley go to the river?

3. What is the nickname for the Southern secessionists?

4. Who calls to Charley when he is on guard duty one night?

5. What happens when Charley gets a pass to see the sights?

Short Essay Questions

1. In addition to his food, what does Charley take with him on a picnic by the river?

2. What are some of the very familiar things that Charley experiences as he heads into this battle?

3. Explain why Charley's life is essentially over at the age of 21.

4. Why are Charley and some other men ordered to slaughter horses?

5. What is the foreshadowing of the meadow in Chapter 8?

6. How does the Battle of Gettysburg begin for Charley and his company?

7. What should Charley's life be like now that he is 21-years-old?

8. What does Charley mean when he thinks he is old in "meadows"?

9. What is the men's opinions of General McClellan?

10. How does Charley spend his first paycheck?

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

Describe the types of conflict found in Soldier's Heart. Cite examples for your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the black woman giving Charley a sweet roll during one of the train stops? What does the roll represent? Why did the author include this scene in the story?

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