Soldier's Heart

Charley feels that there isn't "much of a war" at first, because

• he is sent to relieve soldiers at the frontier forts.

• his mother asks him to desert and come home.

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

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's years as a soldier cause him to

• look forward to marrying and raising a family.

• consider taking his own life.

• return to Gettysburg long after the war is over.

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

• Charley Goddard

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Tom Sawyer

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 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

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.

What is Charley's initial perception of the enemy soldiers?

• He sees them as monsters.

• He views them as fellow Americans.

• He thinks they are cowards.

• He believes they are invincible.

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