The Red Badge of Courage Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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The Red Badge of Courage Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 138 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a victim of nature, what does Henry feel he is being denied?
(a) justice
(b) commendation
(c) pity
(d) opportunity

2. Who catches up to Henry after Jim Conklin dies?
(a) the general
(b) the tattered man
(c) the field doctor
(d) the lieutenant

3. What brings Henry out of his stupor?
(a) Someone cries out that the enemy is coming.
(b) He hears the Rebel war cry.
(c) A bullet whizzes by his head.
(d) The lieutenant kicks him.

4. What results from the order to move?
(a) They march for hours and set up another camp.
(b) They march into an ambush.
(c) They march several miles and return to camp.
(d) They march into Washington for a parade.

5. What describes the noises Henry hears coming from the Rebels?
(a) curses and cries of pain
(b) pipes and harmonicas
(c) songs and drum beats
(d) snarls, prayers, and cheers

Short Answer Questions

1. What amazes Henry after the Rebels retreat?

2. What is Henry's first impulse as he watches the battle?

3. Why has Henry delayed so many times from enlisting in the army?

4. What does Henry feel at times about the wounded men?

5. What happens when a huge swarm of soldiers retreats with stragglers heading every which way?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the source of the rumor of going to battle the next day that goes through the camp.

2. How successful is Henry at comparing himself to other of the troops?

3. What is Henry's problem that keeps him from returning to his regiment right away?

4. Describe how Henry's doubts and questions linger as he waits in the camp.

5. Explain how Henry perceives the men and wagons retreating from the battle.

6. After convincing himself that it was a law of nature for men and animals to run from danger, explain how his theory is proved to be untrue.

7. Explain Henry's concern about walking with the wounded.

8. How does Henry mentally separate himself from other men?

9. Explain what goes through Henry's mind as he contemplates going into battle.

10. What does Henry want to do when he happens upon a general astride a magnificent horse?

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