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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 do the soldiers build when they return to camp in Washington?

2. What is rumored about McClellan?

3. What occupies Charley's thoughts now?

4. Which of the following should Charley not be doing at this point in his life?

5. How much is Charley's first paycheck?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Charley spend his first paycheck?

10. What is Charley's initial experience like at camp in Washington?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways do you think Charley may have been misled about what war was really like? Or do you think he was well informed about the decision he was making? Explain. What about the other characters?

Essay Topic 2

Describe how Charley's initial induction into the army reinforces his ideas of glory and grandeur. Be sure to include the luxuries on the train ride, which is an experience Charley feels is fitting for the beginning of a glorious war.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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