A Mystery of Heroism Quiz

Which best explains what 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 trying to create a calm mood that is appropriate for the conflict.

• He is setting the stage for a flashback into Fred Collins' childhood.

• He is foreshadowing how all of the infantrymen will be buried in this field.

• He is contrasting the horror of war with the beauty of nature.

The narrator describes each of the following EXCEPT which?

• A beautiful meadow is destroyed by artillery shells.

• A rider loses control of his horse team when one of them is injured.

• An officer rides past his men while holding his detached right arm in his left hand.

• A soldier with no shoes cuts his feet on sharp rocks while running away from battle.

Which character trait is NOT displayed by Fred Collins of A company?

• He is proud.

• He is courageous.

• He is stubborn.

• He is cunning.

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 help the other men regain their fighting spirit.

• He does not want to be teased by the other soldiers.

Which of the following statements about Collins' mission is true?

• Collins is taking an unnecessary risk.

• Collins was afraid before he went on the mission.

• The men are depending on Collins.

• The captain orders Collins to go.

What is the narrator trying to teach readers about heroism?

• There are no heroes in war.

• Every soldier who fights is a hero.

• Heroes are born with exceptional qualities.

• Any reckless fool can be a hero.

Which best explains what the author includes the following sentence from the fourth paragraph? 'He saw that, in this matter of the well, the canteens, the shells, he was an intruder in the land of fine deeds.'

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

Which event happens last?

• Collins fills up the bucket.

• Collins speaks with the Captain.

• The other soldiers tease Collins.

• Collins helps the wounded officer.

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

• The lieutenant would refill the bucket.

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

• The men would continue teasing Collins.

• Collins would be promoted to general.

What is ironic about how the story ends?

• The other soldiers doubted Collins but he succeeded.

• Collins didn't feel like a hero, but he did a heroic thing.

• The officer that Collins helped was fighting for the other side.

• The water gets spilled before any of the men can drink it.