General Irvin McDowell p. 35/36

General McDowell states, "I felt myself to be a horse who's ordered to gallop while still hitched to a post." What do you think he means? Why does he feel that way?

Judah Jenkins p. 33/34

Judah shares insight about famous people that are remembered (Col. Elmer Ellsworth) and others who are not (James Jackson). Why do you think some people or groups of people are remembered and others are not? Who decides? 

James Dacy #2 - p. 31/32

James watches the soldiers marching and drilling. He tries to sketch some of them, amazed at their uniforms. What have you worn that you have been proud of? How did that uniform make you feel? Explain.

Toby Boyce #2 p. 29/ 30

Toby has learned a new skill, how to play the fife, and is quite proud of his efforts.

Tell us about something that you learned to do and how it felt when you had mastered it. Be specific.

Lily Malloy #2 p. 27/28

A letter, traditional form of correspondence or communication. Patrick's letter is read by all eventually. Explain one time when you received a letter, email, or phone call that changed you. 

Dr. William Rye p. 25/ 26

A new approach, comment on the following quote from Dr. Rye:
"Man is the deadliest of God's creatures."

Do you agree with Dr. Rye or not? Explain.

Dietrich Herz - p. 23/24

Dietrich Herz loves the Union, it has given him and his countrymen a "new life". A new life is a good thing, is going to war going to help him continue the "new life" or will it end it?