The Mystery of Heroism

What might be a theme of this story?

• 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.

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.

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.

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

• He is cunning.

• He is stubborn.

• He is courageous.

• He is proud.

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.

Based on the dialogue in lines 180-182, 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.

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 compares the well to a canteen

• Metaphor compares Collins to an intruder

• Hyperbole exaggerates the importance of the water

• Alliteration creates a tone of sadness

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

• The lieutenants and soldiers would apologize to Collins.

• The men would continue teasing Collins.

• Collins would be promoted to General.

• Collins would go back to the well to get more water.

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.