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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. How much would Charley earn as a soldier?
2. Where are Charley and his comrades marching at the beginning of Chapter 4?
3. Charley and his company board a boat bound for ______________.
4. What color is the water in the stream?
5. What does Charley's company realize after marching out onto the battlefield?
Short Essay Questions
1. What role does the issue of slavery play in Charley's perceptions about the war?
2. What are Charley's impressions of the poor Southerners he sees from the train?
3. How do Charley and his mother come to terms with his going to war?
4. How does Chapter 4 end?
5. What are the men told will happen tomorrow and what does Charley feel about it?
6. Describe the horrible sights Charley encounters while marching over dead bodies into battle.
7. How does Charley spend the night after his first day in battle?
8. What is the obstacle to Charley's joining the army and how does he plan to overcome it?
9. Describe Charley's morning as he prepares for the second day of battle.
10. What is Charley's perception of the army once the initial excitement has worn off?
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
The author shows the juxtaposition of the soldiers engaged in battle which is being witnessed by local families who have brought picnic lunches to witness the event as if it were entertainment. What does this scene indicate about how people viewed the war? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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