The Man..., Channel Firing, The Darkling... / Thomas Hardy

Test Practice

Synthesize Information

With your group, discuss how to answer these questions about the selection.

1. Which statement best reflects the views of war in “The Man He Killed” and “Channel Firing”?
a. War is strange and interesting.
b. War is horrifying, but necessary.
c. War is terrible and one of many failings of humanity.
d. War is a terrible waste of human life.


How does information you gather as you read help you eliminate incorrect answers?

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