Red Badge of Courage Test Chs. 16-20

Chapter 16

1. What flew like birds? A) bullets B) rumors C) bayonets D) canon balls 2. The sarcastic man pierced the youth after Henry complained of what? A) marching B) hell-roosters C) inaccurate rifles D) lunkhead generals E) fallacious maps 3. With regard to seemingly mindless marching and ill-clad plans of victorious attacks, Henry lodged complaints viewing the troops as all but what? A) dogs in a cage B) kitten in a bag C) chased rats D) tangled up in briers Chapter 17

1. The opening paragraphs of chapter 17 revealed Henry to be all but what? A) in agreement with Wilson's view B) angry about the foe's fighting resolve C) angry about not being able to rest and contemplate D) in the middle of being hunted like an animal 2. T/F: Strong feelings still remained after the youth imagined his rifle to be an impotent stick. 3. Which side behaved like a wounded snake? 4. T/F: Henry ceased firing because he was thirsty. 5. Which term was not attributed to Fleming? A) pagan B) barbarian C) insect D) knight E) beast F) hero G) cats H) dog Chapter 18 1. Why did Henry join Wilson's water run? 2. T/F: Not finding the stream, Henry took the opportunity to chide Wilson for his lame-brain idea. 3. From the way Wilson and Henry saw it, which object might produce the same effect as did the bright steel bayonets? A) stakes B) mirror C) uniform D) boots E) saddle 4. What were slinking through the woods? A) wounded men and other stragglers B) lieutenants trying to catch deserters C) generals trying to catch lieutenants D) Rebels from the rear 5. T/F: Wilson and Henry, without contemplating desertion, "hurried back to the line." 6. After being yelled at by their lieutenant, Henry and Wilson told him that their regiment will what? A) sweep right B) sweep left C) forge forward into the guts of the enemy D) charge 7. T/F: As usual, while "many tightened their belts carefully and hitched at their trousers," the youth began fidgeting with his button. 8. Henry and Wilson displayed what character trait as they were poised to attack? A) fright B) courage C) obstinance D) elasticity Chapter 19

1. How was Henry's face described during the initial stages of his advancing endeavor? A) drawn hard and tight B) glazed and uncertain C) relaxed and confident 2. What shape did the regiment form during part of the advance? A) circle B) oval C) triangle D) square E) pyramid 3. T/F: Henry was able to avoid being struck by one of the yellow flames. 4. T/F: The female goddess prevented the color sergeant's head from thumping harshly on the battle ground. Chapter 20

1. Regarding carrying the flag, which soldier was at greater risk? 2. T/F: Henry hated the man who called his troops "mule drivers" more than he hated the enemy. 3. Why did the soldiers run "hither and thither" instead of in a straight line to safety? 4. T/F: "A hoarse cheer of elation broke from their dry lips" because "they were men."