Mystery of Heroism

What is the narrator trying to teach readers about heroism?  

• There are no heroes in war. 
• Every soldier who fights is a hero.
• Any reckless fool can be a hero.
• Heroes are born with exceptional qualities.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

Which best explains why the author includes the following sentence from the fourth paragraph?  "Sometimes they of the infantry looked down at a fair little meadow which spread at their feet.  Its long, green grass was rippling gently in a breeze."

• He is foreshadowing how all of the infantrymen will be buried in this field.
• He is trying to create a calm mood that is appropriate for the conflict.
• He is contrasting the horror of war with the beauty of nature.
• He is setting the stage for a flashback into Fred Collins's childhood.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The narrator describes each of the following except which?

• A solider with no shoes cuts his feet on sharp rocks while running away from battle.
• A rider loses control of his horse team when one of them is injured.
• An office rides past his men while holding his detached right arm in his left hand. 
• A beautiful meadow is destroyed by artillery shells. 

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which character trait is NOT displayed by Fred Collins of A Company.

• He is cunning.
• He is stubborn.
• He is courageous.
• He is proud.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which provides the greatest motivation for Collins to get the water?

• He wants to help the wounded officer.
• He will die of thirst if he does not get a drink soon. 
• He helps the other men regain their fighting spirit.
• He does not want to be teased by the other soldiers.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following statements about Collins's mission is true.

• The captain orders Collins to go. 
• Collins is taking an unnecessary risk.
• The men are depending on Collins.
• Collins was afraid before he went on the mission.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which best explains why the author includes the following sentence:  "He saw that, in this manner of the well, the canteens, the shells, he was an intruder in the land of fine deeds."

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Alliteration

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CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which event happens last?

• Collins fills up the bucket.
• Collins speaks to the Captain.
• The other soldiers tease Collins.
• Collins helps the wounded officer.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.3A

CCSS.W.8.3C

If this story were to continue, which event would most likely occur next?

• The lieutenant would refill the bucket.
• The men would continue teasing Collins.
• Collins would be promoted to General.
• Collins would go back to the well to get more water.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

What is ironic about how the story ends?

• The office that Collins helped was fighting for the other side.
• The other soldiers doubted Collins but he succeeded.
• The water gets spilled before any of the men can drink it.
• Collins didn't feel like a hero, but he did a heroic thing.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3