Youth's Perception in Battle

The chapter describes the experiences of a young soldier during the American Civil War. It begins with the regiment crossing a river and setting up camp. As they march, the soldiers shed their burdens and transform from inexperienced to more seasoned troops. The youth grapples with fear and anticipation of battle, observing the battlefield and a dead soldier. He experiences internal conflict and doubts about the competence of the generals. As the regiment prepares for battle, the youth faces a climax and realization about his role and the nature of war.

What color did the calms change to during the night?

• Green

• Purple

• Blue

• Red

What did the youth fear as they crossed the river?

• A storm

• An ambush

• A fire

• A flood

What did the soldiers begin to shed during the march?

• Their knapsacks

• Their uniforms

• Their weapons

• Their boots

How did the veterans react to the length of the regiment's columns?

• With anger

• With envy

• With laughter

• With admiration

What did the youth return to during the army's pause?

• His home

• His training

• His fear

• His theory

What did the youth find himself doing before he was fully awake?

• Eating

• Sleeping

• Running

• Fighting

What realization did the youth come to about his situation?

• He was victorious

• He was lost

• He was trapped

• He was free

What did the youth expect to see when he scrambled up the bank?

• A forest

• A battle scene

• A village

• A river

What did the youth observe about the skirmishers?

• They were retreating

• They were lost

• They were hiding

• They were busy

What happened to the youth's enthusiasm during the march?

• It turned into anger

• It remained the same

• It faded

• It increased