A Mystery of Heroism by Stephen Crane

What is the main setting of the story?

• • A battlefield during a Civil War

• • A meadow in the countryside

• • A small town near a war zone

• • A farm where soldiers are stationed

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the regiment perceive the battery on the hill?

• • As brave and composed amidst chaos

• • As reckless and disorganized

• • As terrified and confused

• • As irrelevant to their situation

What does Collins express a strong desire for?

• • Food

• • Rest

• • Water

• • Shelter

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Collins plan to do despite the danger?

• • Retrieve ammunition from the battlefield

• • Rescue a fellow soldier from enemy territory

• • Fetch water from a nearby well

• • Signal for reinforcements to arrive

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the artillery officer on the meadow request assistance from Collins?

• • He asks for medical aid

• • He begs for protection from enemy fire

• • He requests a drink of water

• • He demands ammunition for his weapon

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does Collins initially respond to the officer's request for water?

• • He immediately helps the officer

• • He ignores the officer and continues running

• • He laughs and mocks the officer

• • He expresses fear and hesitation

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What motivates Collins to return to help the officer?

• • A sense of duty

• • Fear of punishment from his superiors

• • Desire for recognition from his comrades

• • Concern for the officer's safety

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Collins feel as he runs back to assist the officer?

• • Angry and resentful

• • Confident and heroic

• • Terrified and overwhelmed

• • Indifferent and apathetic

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the reaction of the regiment when Collins returns with water?

• • They laugh and mock him

• • They cheer and celebrate his bravery

• • They ignore him and continue with their duties

• • They express concern for the officer's condition

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

11. What is the overall mood of the story?

• • Fear and desperation

• • Joy and celebration

• • Confusion and chaos

• • Calm and composure

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4