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.

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."

Charley gets in trouble because he

• talks about deserting and returning to Minnesota.

• trades with a rebel soldier.

• reveals that he is only 15 years old.

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.

Who is the protagonist of "Soldier's Heart" by Gary Paulsen?

• Charley Goddard

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Tom Sawyer

What is the primary theme explored in "Soldier's Heart"?

• The glory of war

• The impact of war on soldiers

• The importance of friendship

• The beauty of nature

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.

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

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.

How does Charley feel about his experiences in the war?

• He feels indifferent

• He feels proud and accomplished

• He feels old and haunted by memories

• He feels young and energetic