The Red Badge of Courage Test
06/02/2019
Name: ________________________
1. Trace the many emotions Henry felt from the time he enlisted in the Union
Army to the end of Chapter 6 when he deserted his fighting regiment. (20)
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2. Why do you think the author has given the characters such names as young
soldier, tall soldier, and loud soldier? (20)
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3. Describe Henry's encounter with the dead soldier that his line passed while
advancing toward battle. (20)
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The Red Badge of Courage Test
06/02/2019
Name: ________________________
4. In The Red Badge of Courage, what is the purpose of showing Henry's
regiment's waiting for battle instead of immediately describing battle scenes?
(20)
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