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What is the main theme of the poem?
What is the main theme of the poem?
- The joy of victory in battle
- The brutality and senselessness of war (correct)
- The strategic importance of following orders
- The honor and glory of being a soldier
How does the soldier feel as he runs towards the enemy?
How does the soldier feel as he runs towards the enemy?
- Confident and excited
- Disoriented and confused (correct)
- Fearless and invincible
- Calm and composed
What is the soldier's primary concern as he runs towards the enemy?
What is the soldier's primary concern as he runs towards the enemy?
- His vulnerability and mortality (correct)
- Avoiding hand-to-hand combat
- Following orders without question
- Completing the mission at any cost
What is the outcome of the fight at the end of the poem?
What is the outcome of the fight at the end of the poem?