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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 happens on June 22, 1861?

2. Charley does not want to be stuck like a drummer boy or _______________.

3. In what war does Charley want to fight?

4. Where does Charley's company board a train?

5. What happens to the person Charley decides to follow?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Charley uncomfortable with the immoral behavior of his fellow soldiers?

2. How does the author show Charley's inexperience and immaturity during the battle?

3. What role does the issue of slavery play in Charley's perceptions about the war?

4. What is the premise of this book?

5. What is Charley's experience in the battle of Bull Run?

6. How do Charley and his mother come to terms with his going to war?

7. What are Charley's impressions about riding the train?

8. Describe Charley's experience on the train to Manassas.

9. What happens to Lieutenant Olafson and what is Charley's reaction?

10. What unusual sight does Charley see as he looks out over the battlefield that evening?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Charley's reactions to the first rural Southerners he sees in the fields. Does he feel compassion or zealous confidence? What is the basis for his reaction?

Essay Topic 2

Charley doesn't really think about slavery until he sees a black person for the first time while on the train to camp. What does Charley think is the cause of the war in which he wants to fight? What are his reasons for going?

Essay Topic 3

Charley has a tremendous will to live and survives many battles only to return home a shell of a man considering suicide. What makes Charley change his mind about killing himself? What do you think Charley's life will be like from the point he makes his decision?

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