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A Mystery of Heroism
Reading Activity
Answer the Short Response Questions?
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Which best explains why the author includes the following sentence from the fourth paragraph?
"Sometimes they of the infantry looked down at a fair little meadow which spread at their feet. Its long, green grass was rippling gently in a breeze."
"Sometimes they of the infantry looked down at a fair little meadow which spread at their feet. Its long, green grass was rippling gently in a breeze."
He is setting the stage for a flashback into Fred Collins' childhood.
He is foreshadowing how all of the infantrymen will be buried in this field.
He is contrasting the horror of war with the beauty of nature.
He is trying to create a calm mood that is appropriate for the conflict.
Why do you believe this? Refer to the text to support your response.
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The narrator describes each of the following EXCEPT which?
An officer rides past his men while holding his detached right arm in his left hand.
A beautiful meadow is destroyed by artillery shells.
A rider loses control of his horse team when one of them is injured.
A soldier with no shoes cuts his feet on sharp rocks while running away from battle.
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Which character trait is NOT displayed by Fred Collins of A company?
He is stubborn.
He is proud.
He is courageous.
He is cunning.
Why do you believe that this character trait cannot be applied to him? Refer to the text in your answer.
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Which provides the greatest motivation for Collins to get the water?
He help the other men regain their fighting spirit.
He does not want to be teased by the other soldiers.
He will die of thirst if he does not get a drink soon.
He wants to draw enemy fire away from the wounded officer.
Why do you believe that this is his greatest motivation? Use the text in your response.
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Which of the following statements about Collins' mission is TRUE?
Collins was afraid before he went on the mission.
The captain orders Collins to go.
The men are depending on Collins.
Collins is taking an unnecessary risk.
Why do you believe that this is true? Use the text in your response.
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What is the narrator trying to teach readers about heroism?
Heroes are born with exceptional qualities.
Any reckless fool can be a hero.
There are no heroes in war.
Not everyone is cut out to be a hero.
Every soldier who fights is a hero.
How do you know that the narrator is trying to teach readers this lesson? Support your argument with evidence from the text.
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Which figurative language technique is used in the following sentence?
"He saw that, in this matter of the well, the canteens, the shells, he was an intruder in the land of fine deeds."
"He saw that, in this matter of the well, the canteens, the shells, he was an intruder in the land of fine deeds."
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Understatement
Metaphor
Simile
How do you figure? Explain your answer in a complete sentence or two.
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Which event happens LAST?
Collins helps the wounded officer.
Collins fills up the bucket.
Collins speaks with the Captain.
The other soldiers tease Collins.
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If this story were to continue, which event would be most likely to occur next?
The men would continue teasing Collins.
Collins would be promoted to general.
The lieutenant would refill the bucket.
Collins would go back to the well to get more water.
Why do you believe that this event would be the most likely to occur next? Refer to the text in your response.
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What is ironic about how the story ends?
The water gets spilled before any of the men can drink it.
Collins didn't feel like a hero, but he did a heroic thing.
The other soldiers doubted Collins but he succeeded.
The officer that Collins helped was fighting for the other side.
How is this ironic? Explain the irony and refer to the text in your response.
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