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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 are Charley and a few other men ordered to do?

2. Which of the following does Charley not see on the farms surrounding Washington?

3. Which of the following does not describe Charley at this point in time?

4. Charley has a ____________ that was carried by a Confederate officer.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is meant by "farming" in the context of Chapter 6?

3. What is the date when Chapter 10 begins and where is Charley?

4. How do the men get whiskey?

5. Why are the men from Minnesota better equipped to deal with the deteriorating conditions in camp?

6. What is the setting for Chapter 9?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the scene where Charley converses with a Rebel soldier on the other side of the river? Why is it ironic? Why does the author include such a poignant scene?

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

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