What does Wilson do before the first battle?

he give Henry a packet for his family

How do the outcasts act toward each other at the start of the story?

they are indifferent and hostile

What is the order of events with how Henry fights in the first, second, and third battles?

(1) he fights automatically (2) he runs (3) he fights

How does Henry react when Wilson asks for the packet back?

he feels superior and generous for not shaming him

What's the theme of "To Build a Fire"?

nature is more powerful than humans

Why does Henry abandon the tattered man?

he makes Henry feel guilty about his wound

What trap does the man in "To Build a Fire" fall into?

he breaks through the ice and steps into water

How does Henry finally receive a wound?

he's hit by a fellow soldier's rifle

How does Wilson change from start to finish of the novel?

he starts off proud; he ends up humble

How does Henry's mom respond to him enlisting? she tells him...

do what's right and keep his clothes clean

By the end of the story, how have the outcasts changed?

they have sacrificed and shown the best in themselves

What is surprising about the place where Henry sees his first corpse?

it's described as a "chapel" which should be pleasant

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1
What do the officers call Wilson and Henry's regiment?
incompetent
mule-drivers
scared birds
courageous heroes
2
What does Wilson do before the first battle?
he kneels down on the ground and prays for protection
he questions whether he will run or not
he brags to the others about how many he's killed
he give Henry a packet for his family
3
When does the story take place?
The War of 1812
The Gulf War
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
4
How do the outcasts act toward each other at the start of the story?
they apologize for their wrongs
they are indifferent and hostile
they hug and cry
they threaten each other
5
What is the order of events with how Henry fights in the first, second, and third battles?
(1) he fights like an animal (2) he runs (3) he dies
(1) he runs (2) he fights automatically (3) he runs
(1) he fights automatically (2) he runs (3) he fights
6
How does Henry react when Wilson asks for the packet back?
he can't make eye contact because he feels embarrased
he feels superior and generous for not shaming him
he had forgotten that Wilson ever gave him the packet
he lectures him on his cowardice
7
Who gets the Confederate flag?
Henry Fleming
Wilson
the lieutenant
Jim Conklin
8
In the end, how does Henry decide to deal with his shameful memories?
write a book about them
learn from them
forget them
brag to others at home about them
9
What's the theme of "To Build a Fire"?
nature is more powerful than humans
animals are better than humans
nature can hurt people
listen to your elders
10
Who is the "tattered man"?
a memory of guilt for Henry
Henry Fleming
the inspiration for Henry's courage
Jim Conklin
11
Where is Jim Conklin wounded?
the arm
the side
the neck
the leg
12
Why does Henry abandon the tattered man?
he is dying and Henry feels sad that he can't help him
he injures Henry
he makes Henry feel guilty about his wound
he annoys Henry by bragging about his wound
13
Why does Uncle Billy's stealing the mules matter in "The Outcasts..."?
he will go to jail for his deeds
now the outcasts will have to use the horses
it's the reason he becomes an outcast
it strands the other outcasts
14
What trap does the man in "To Build a Fire" fall into?
he breaks through the ice and steps into water
he falls into a hole in the snow and can't get out
he falls off a cliff
he falls into a trap a hunter set for game
15
How does Henry finally receive a wound?
he injures himself to fit in
he's struck by friendly fire
he's hit by a fellow soldier's rifle
he trips while he's running away from the battle
16
How does Wilson change from start to finish of the novel?
he starts off happy; he ends up unhappy
he starts off alive; he ends up dead
he starts off fearful; he ends up brave
he starts off proud; he ends up humble
17
In the last scene, what happens to the sun in the novel?
it shrinks behind a cloud
it turns red like blood
it breaks through the clouds
it sets in a glorious orange and pink hue
18
What is Henry's fear throughout the first part of the novel?
that he will run
that he will have a heart attack
that he will die
that he will have to kill someone
19
After he runs, who does Henry join?
his officers
a line of wounded men
a line of Confederate soldiers
his friend Wilson
20
How does Henry's mom respond to him enlisting? she tells him...
to make sure he doesn't lose sight of his friend Jim
to come back with his shield or on it
that he is breaking her heart by leaving
do what's right and keep his clothes clean
21
In "The Jumping Frog..." what elements make it a humorous story?
misunderstandings between characters
unexpected plot points
all of the above
comical names for characters
22
By the end of the story, how have the outcasts changed?
they have become even worse humans
they have sacrificed and shown the best in themselves
they have all asked God for forgiveness
they have cursed each other
23
What is surprising about the place where Henry sees his first corpse?
it's in the middle of the battlefield
it was in the enemy's camp
it's described as a "chapel" which should be pleasant
he discovers the corpse in his own tent
24
What colors symbolize Henry's bravery in the end?
yellow and green
purple and gold
red and black
red and white
25
Who gets the Union army flag when the color bearer dies?
the lieutenant
Henry Fleming
Wilson
Jim Conklin
26
How does the regiment treat Henry when he returns?
they punish him
they shun him
they ignore him
the welcome him back

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