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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 of Charley's items is not grazed by bullets?

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

3. What state is Charley in during the battle?

4. Which of the following is not part of the typical daily rations?

5. Charley feels he is old, not in age but in _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of the wound Charley sustains in Chapter 8?

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

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

4. How does the battle end for Charley?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the significance of a meadow for Charley? What does he mean by not old in years but old in "meadows"? Explain.

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