Soldier Boys

What is the resolution of the main conflict in "Soldier Boys"?

• The war ends and both characters return home safely

• Both characters learn the futility of war and desert

• The characters' perspectives on war are significantly altered

• The characters continue fighting without any change in perspective

What literary devices are prominently used by Dean Hughes to convey the themes of "Soldier Boys"?

• Symbolism and irony

• Flashbacks and foreshadowing

• Metaphors and similes

• Alliteration and onomatopoeia

Which of the following describes the way Vera Claythorne died?

• Six  Little Soldier Boys playing with a hive; A bumblebee stung one and then there were five.

• Two Little Soldier Boys sitting in the sun; One got frizzled up and then there was one.

• One  Little Soldier Boy left all alone; He went and hanged himself and then there were none. 

• Nine  Little Soldier Boys stayed up very late; One overslept himself and then there were eight.

Which of the following describes the way Emily Brent died?

• Six  Little Soldier Boys playing with a hive; A bumblebee stung one and then there were five.

• Two Little Soldier Boys sitting in the sun; One got frizzled up and then there was one.

• Nine  Little Soldier Boys stayed up very late; One overslept himself and then there were eight.

• One  Little Soldier Boy left all alone; He went and hanged himself and then there were none. 

What is the main theme of 'Soldier Boys'?

• The glory of war

• The futility of war

• The heroism of soldiers

• The strategy of battles

Which character in 'Soldier Boys' represents the American perspective?

• Dieter

• Spence

• Hans

• Karl

What is the setting of 'Soldier Boys'?

• World War I

• World War II

• Vietnam War

• Korean War

How does Dean Hughes use dialogue in 'Soldier Boys'?

• To create suspense

• To develop characters

• To describe settings

• To explain historical events

What is the climax of 'Soldier Boys'?

• The characters meet on the battlefield

• The war ends

• A character is captured

• A character deserts

Which literary device is used to show the internal conflict of characters in 'Soldier Boys'?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Flashback

• Alliteration