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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 happens to men who are caught deserting?

2. What is the state of the war?

3. Who is the new recruit who talks as if he knows what is going to happen in the battle?

4. How does Charley feel about the dying enemy soldiers?

5. As Charley waits for medical attention, he sees a large stack of __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Charley's unexpected and pleasant encounter with a Confederate soldier.

2. Describe Charley's experience as he and his company march toward Richmond.

3. What disease does Charley come down with while waiting in camp?

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

5. What type of food is available to the soldiers in camp?

6. What is different for Charley as he prepares to go into this battle?

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

8. What job does a surgeon ask Charley to do?

9. Why does Charley find the job of slaughtering the horses so repugnant?

10. Explain the range of Charley's thoughts as he sits by the river.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

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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