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The Red Badge of Courage
Stephen Crane
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Summary
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Summary & Analysis
Chapter I
Chapters II–IV
Chapters V–VII
Chapters VIII–X
Chapters XI–XII
Chapters XIII–XV
Chapters XVI–XVII
Chapters XVIII–XIX
Chapters XX–XXII
Chapters XXIII–XXIV
Characters
Character List
Henry Fleming
Jim Conklin
Wilson
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
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Context
Plot Overview
Character List
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Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Chapter 1
Chapters 2-4
Chapters 5-7
Chapters 8-10
Chapters 11-12
Chapters 16-17
Chapters 18-19
Chapters 20-22
Chapters 23-24
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Chapter 1 Quiz
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What is the weather like as the novel opens and the men awake on the riverbank?
Dark and stormy
Bright and sunny
Cold and foggy
Snowy
2
of 5
In response to the rumor that the regiment will head into battle, what does one private accuse Jim Conklin of?
Lying
Cowardice
Naiveté
Insanity
3
of 5
At the start of the novel, where does Henry believe is the only place complacent men may distinguish themselves?
In college
In family life
On the battlefield
In professional achievement
4
of 5
What did Henry's mother encourage him to do in her parting advice?
Come home alive
Make new friends
Behave honorably
Wear a jacket
5
of 5
After many months, the monotony of life at camp causes Henry to abandon his hopes of ___.
Military glory
Survival
Friendship
Romance
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