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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. What order do Charley and his comrades receive?

3. Which of the following does not describe Charley's demeanor in battle?

4. What soon begins to pelt at Charley?

5. Why does Charley go to the river?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the men get whiskey?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the setting for Chapter 9?

10. How does the battle end for Charley?

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

What is Charley's state of mind during his first battle, the Battle of Bull Run? How does he exhibit physically what is going on with him emotionally and mentally? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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

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