Soldier's Heart

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.

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.

From the many gruesome battle scenes included in the novel, what conclusion can you draw about the novel's message?

• War is traumatic and its effects can last a lifetime.

• Going to war is a good way to become a man.

• Teenagers are not much different from adults.

What physical and emotional condition does Charley suffer from as a result of the war?

• Soldier's heart (PTSD)

• Malaria

• Amnesia

• Tuberculosis

How does Charley's experience in the war affect his relationship with his family?

• It strengthens their bond.

• It creates a distance between them.

• It has no effect on their relationship.

• It makes him more dependent on them.

What was post-traumatic stress disorder called during the Civil War era?

• Soldier's Heart

• Battle Fatigue

• PTSD

• Shell Shock

Charley feels that there isn’t “much of a war” at first because

• he is sent to relieve soldiers at frontier forts.

• his mother asks him to desert and come home.

• the Union is already winning the war.

• all the men do is drill; there is no real fighting.

What is the main theme explored in the novel 'Soldier's Heart'?

• The glory of war

• The impact of war on mental health

• The importance of family

• The adventure of battle

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Soldier's Heart' to convey the protagonist's internal struggles?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Personification

In 'Soldier's Heart', how does the author depict the protagonist's transformation throughout the novel?

• Through his physical appearance

• Through his interactions with other soldiers

• Through his internal monologue

• Through his letters to his family