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Comprehension

A. 1. In their chilly barns and shed. 2. He would not go back. 3. They would kill themselves. 4. 'The Battalion Spirit.' 5. He decided on death or glory.

B. 1. (a) in a serious and calm mood. (b) limitless things can happen in the future. (c) To fight for your independence. 2. 'I must play at being a hero in shining armour.' 3. Because he did not know what he was in for. 4. they 'couldn't understand' the compensation for the loss of last year's daydreams about England. 5. Because he doesn't know what will happen.

C. 1. He feels confident and sure that he would win the war. 2. Facts: The sun was just above the tree-tops; a few small deer were grazing; he wouldn't go back to England. Feelings: I felt confident and serene; I feel elated at the prospect of the battle; I resented any sentimentalising of infantry attacks.