15 questions
What is the MAIN conflict of this novel.
Man vs. self
man vs. nature
man vs,.man
man vs. society
What is the narration of this novel?
1st person
3rd person objective
3rd person omniscient
3rd person limited
How does Henry react when he enters a battle for the first time?
He becomes afraid and hides behind a tree
He becomes bored with all the gunfire
He gets confused and forgets what side he is on
He forgets his fear and feels a part of the army
How does Henry react when Conferates begin firing at his regiment?
He throws down his gun and runs "like a rabbit"
Becomes bored and "begins picking daisies"
He gets confused he forgets his name
He is brave and feels the "heartbeat of the army"
What is the red badge of courage?
a wound received while running away
an award for being in battle the longest
a wound received during battle
a letter with a special stamp
Who died in front of Henry and the tattered soldier?
the General
Wilson (the loud soldier)
Jim (the tall soldier)
the Colonel
Why cant the tattered soldier see henry's wound?
it does not exist
the tattered soldier is going blind
it is hidden under his clothes
the air is too smoky from the gunfire
What do you suppose will happen to the tattered soldier after Henry leaves him?
He will soon die from his wounds
He will quit the army
He will plan to visit Henry in the future
He will move closer to Henry
Why did people call Jim Conklin a "Jim Dandy"?
It was his nickname
they were making fun of him
He was a good guy
he was a jokester
How did Henry get an injury (Ch. 12)
He was shot by a stray bullet
The tattered soldier fired at his as he left
He banged into a tree as he fled the battle
He grabbed a soldier who hit him in the head with the butt of his rifle
Why did Henry feel guilty after reuniting with his regiment?
He told them he was 21 years old
He told them he got shot in the head
He was planning on running away from them
He is planning on joining the Confederates
Who has tranformed from a noisy man to a more mature man?
Wilson
Jim
Henry
John
The war devil turned into a broom. What does this mean?
Henry enjoys housekeeping over fighting
Henry realizes he is an insignificant broom sent to clean up the woods
Henry realizes that the devil inspired the war
Henry can't wait to start fighting the rebels again
Which is the author's (Stephen Crane) view on war?
He is a realist and believes in patriotism
He is a fatalist and thinks there is always a reason for war
He is a narcissist and believes only his opinion counts
He is a dreamer and believes men never argue in real life
Which is the theme of the novel?
A boy joins the army and fights in the Civil War
Crime doesn't pay
The importance of respect, honor, and courage
Choose your friends wisely