A Soldier's Heart

Chapter four begins with Charley screaming: "Make it stop! Make it all stop now!" to show that

• Charley is totally unprepared for his first experience in battle.

• Charley is acting silly and childish.

• the battle is unplanned and a surprise to everyone.

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Which line from chapter eight best shows that Charley has changed since he first enlisted?

• "He checked his cartridge box as he walked... and felt the fear building. Always the fear."

• "At any other time it would have been a beautiful place."

• "He has been raised with workhorses and had come to love them."

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A conflict in the novel is that Charley

• goes hungry when his unit runs out of food.

• is ordered to shoot horses and hates it.

• mourns the loss of a close friend.

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Charley's years as a soldier cause him to

• look forward to marrying and raising a family.

• consider taking his own life.

• return to Gettysburg long after the war is over.

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What is the significance of the title "Soldier's Heart"?

• It refers to Charley's bravery.

• It symbolizes the emotional and psychological toll of war.

• It represents Charley's love for his country.

• It signifies the physical wounds Charley suffers.

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What is one of the major conflicts Charley faces in the novel?

• His struggle to survive in battle.

• His competition with fellow soldiers.

• His quest for a promotion.

• His search for a lost family member.

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How does Charley's view of the enemy change over time?

• He continues to see them as monsters.

• He starts to see them as fellow human beings.

• He becomes indifferent to them.

• He grows to hate them even more.

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What internal conflict does Charley face throughout the novel?

• His loyalty to his family vs. his duty to his country

• His fear of death vs. his desire for glory

• His hatred for the enemy vs. his compassion for fellow soldiers

• His desire to return home vs. his sense of duty

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What is the main theme of 'A Soldier's Heart'?

• The glory of war

• The psychological impact of war

• The economic benefits of war

• The technological advancements in warfare

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Which character in 'A Soldier's Heart' represents the innocence lost due to war?

• Charley Goddard

• Nelson

• Lieutenant Olafson

• Sergeant Smith

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