WorksheetsSoldier's Heart
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
Who was the president during the Civil War?
Lincoln
Jefferson
Washington
Madison
Why didn't Charley make friends with the other soldiers?
They died too quickly
He was unfriendly
He hated people
Who is the author of Soldier's Heart?
Gary Paulsen
Stephen Crane
Frederick Douglass
Robert E. Lee
What happened to Charley's father?
He was kicked to death by a horse.
He was sick.
He was home with his wife farming.
He was fighting in the war.
How much money did Charley earn as a soldier?
11.00 a week
11.00 a day
11.00 a month
What was Charley's last name?
Swenson
Goodard
Nelson
Massey
Nelson thought the war was going to be a great experience.
true
false
What purpose do the dead bodies come to serve?
They use them for spare body parts.
They use them for protection from the wind.
They use them as shields against bullets.
Option 2 and 3.
Why doesn't Charley mind killing the men, but hates killing the horses?
He grew up with horses and loved them, but the Confederate soldiers would kill him if he did not kill them first.
He actually hates the horses and prefers to kill the men.
He is a murderer and enjoys killing both.
Why did Nelson shoot himself?
He has a stomach wound and would die a slow, painful death over 2-3 days.
He did not shoot himself.
It was an accident.
What does Charley believe is inevitable (sure to happen)?
his death
The war will last forever.
He will go run away and go back home.
The war is almost over.
What is unusual about the Battle of Manassas?
nothing
Congressmen were killed.
Congressmen and their families came with picnics to watch.
What does Charley do without even thinking? (due to all his training)
cleans and loads his rifle
kills horses
runs
Chapter 4 is a turning point in the book. What happens?
Battles and fighting begins.
There is death everywhere.
both a and b
What word would best describe Charley's train ride?
luxurious
scary
He didn't ride a train.
How long did people think the war would last?
1-2 weeks
1-2 years
1-2 months
Initially, what were the attitudes of the people towards the war?
supportive
angry
denial
What is the current name for soldier's heart?
Batte Fatigue
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Shell Shock
(True or False) Charley’s first battle was Bull Run.
True
False
(True or False) Charley had the same commander throughout all the battles.
True
False
(True or False) Charley was paid 33 gold coins for being a soldier in the Civil War.
True
False
(True or False) What stuck with Charlie from the war was coffee, beans, and pork belly.
True
False
(True or False) Charlie was old enough to fight in the war.
True
False
(True or False) Nelson thought the war was going to be a wonderful experience.
True
False
Where is Charley from?
La Crosse
New York
Winona
Washington
Where was Nelson shot?
foot
belly
head
He wasn’t shot.
What did Nelson ask Charley to do for him?
Load his rifle.
Take his place in line.
Go into his haversack and mail the letter there to his family.
Shoot a Reb.
option 1 and 3
How did Charley’s view on the war change?
It didn't. He found it glorious and exciting.
He found it frightening and was afraid he was going to be killed. It was not heroic.
Describe Nelson. What kind of a person was he, how long was he in the war, and was he killed? If so, how?
Nelson thought he knew everything about war.
Nelson was sure of himself and said they would kick the Rebs out.
Nelson was a new replacement from Minnesota.
Nelson was in only one battle.
All of these.
At the end of the book, what did Charlie do with the gun?
put it back on the rock
cleaned it
shot himself with it
He didn’t have a gun.
When did the Civil War begin?
1861
1899
1917
1930
Where did the Union soldiers gather and set up camp?
California
Colorado
Winona
Washington
Who was the war between?
New England and Virginia
the North and the South
New York and Minnesota
Washington and Florida
What did Charley and Nelson have in common?
They were both young and eager, initially, thinking war would be heroic.
They were both from Minnesota.
They both become terrified when they first see the Confederate soldiers.
All of these.
Did Charley think he was going to survive through all the battles? Describe.
Charley first thought the war would end quickly.
Charley thought he might not even be in a battle.
Once Charley saw fighting, he believed he would die in every battle.
All of these.
How did Charley’s thoughts about war change?
Charley believed war was about bravery and heroics.
Charley was excited by the crowds and pretty girls cheering.
Charley realized that all the killing was senseless and brutal.
Charley was afraid he was going to die.
All of these.
What is Charley's demeanor during the battle? (from Chapter 4, “Bull Run”)
composed
He feels faint.
aggressive
disoriented
Who is the lieutenant who gives Charley instructions? (from Chapter 4, “Bull Run”)
Olsen
Olafson
Orville
Owens
What is Charley’s state of mind at this point in the battle? (from Chapter 4, “Bull Run”)
shock and disbelief
calm and calculating
cowardly and scared
angry and aggressive
Where does Charley finally take cover? (from Chapter 4, “Bull Run”)
a line of trees with a maple at his back
a chicken coop
an abandoned house
an old barn
When officers tell the men they did a good job, Charley knows it is ________________. (from Chapter 5, “Night”)
a dream
partly true
a lie
the honest truth
What does Charley think about that night on the battlefield? (from Chapter 5, “Night”)
his mother
the dead
the “fireflies” (lanterns)
running away
What do the officers tell the men to do now? (from Chapter 5, “Night”)
pitch tents
drink water
bury the dead
rest
option 2 and 4
What color is the water in the stream the next morning? (from Chapter 5, “Night”)
clear
green
blue
pink
What does Charley buy to eat? (from Chapter 6, “Farming”)
a dozen sweet rolls
roast beef sandwiches
two apple pies
pralines
How much money does Charley keep for himself? (from Chapter 6, “Farming”)
$4
$14
$25.50
$30
What is the nickname for the Southern secessionists? (from Chapter 6, “Farming”)
stinky rascals
dirty seceshes
slaver southerners
awful Rebs
What do the men do while waiting for the next battle? (from Chapter 6, “Farming”)
visit barbers
volunteer at the Red Cross
drill and wait
visit hospitals
For every one man who has died in battle, __________ men have died of dysentery. (from Chapter 6, “Farming”)
two
three
four
five
At least one-half of the men from _________________ died from “dysentery, typhus, measles, and diarrhea.” (from Chapter 7, “Town Life”)
Delaware
New York
Michigan
Illinois
What does the person across the river want? (from Chapter 7, “Town Life”)
to trade coffee for tobacco
to buy some military secrets
to trade tobacco for coffee
to sell some beef
The men begin their march south toward the city of ________________. (from Chapter 8, “Winter”)
Charleston
Atlanta
Raleigh
Richmond
What does Charley believe as the men get closer to the city? (from Chapter 8, “Winter”)
He is going to desert.
The South is going to win the war.
He is going to die.
There are many guns.
Which of the following of Charley's items is NOT grazed by bullets? (from Chapter 8, “Winter”)
shoe heels
clothing
rifle
cap
All of these were hit by bullets.
How does Charley feel about the dying enemy soldiers? (from Chapter 9, “Gettysburg")
They were so brave.
They were so foolish.
He did not know if he hit, did not care.
All of these.
Charley wonders if the Rebel soldiers are brave or ____________. (from Chapter 9, “Gettysburg”)
foolish
heroic
driven
in a trance
Where is Charley in Chapter 10? (from Chapter 10, “June 1867”)
Georgia
Ohio
Minnesota
Wisconsin
How old is Charley at the end of the book? (from Chapter 10, “June 1867”)
15 years old
17 years old
19 years old
21 years old
Which of the following should Charley be doing at this point in his life? (from Chapter 10, “June 1867”)
hobbling around
getting married
having children
farming
option 2 and 3
Which of the following is Charley actually doing at this point in his life? (from Chapter 10, “June 1867”)
hobbling around
getting married
having children
farming
Charley is not old in years but in _____________________. (from Chapter 10, “June 1867”)
experiences
tragedies
seeing too much
knowing too much
option 3 and 4
Why does Charley go to the river? (from Chapter 10, “June 1867”)
to skip stones
to catch frogs
to gather moss
to have a picnic
Charley has a ____________ that was carried by a Confederate officer. (from Chapter 10, “June 1867”)
revolver
knife
Bible
photo
