War Horse
Chapter 8 Analysis
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Key Vocabulary
Click a word to reveal its definition.
eerie ▼
Strange and unsettling; having an atmosphere that feels mysterious or threatening.
craters ▼
Large holes in the ground created by explosions or the impact of shells and bombs.
galvanised ▼
Shocked or startled into sudden action; stirred into doing something with urgency.
inexorably ▼
In a way that cannot be stopped or prevented; relentlessly and without mercy.
feverishly ▼
With intense and frantic energy; desperately hurried, as if driven by great urgency.
put out of their misery ▼
To end the suffering of a badly injured animal (or person), usually by killing them humanely.
followed suit ▼
Did the same thing as someone else who went first; copied another person's action.
frenzied ▼
Wild and completely uncontrolled; in a state of extreme panic, excitement, or desperation.
Questions
Overview
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1How do Joey and Topthorn get through the second set of wire?(1 mark)
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2How does the battle go for the cavalry squadron?(3 marks)
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3Why does Stewart say they have the best horses in the squadron?(3 marks)
Deep Dive
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4Why do you think Trooper Warren is so afraid of wire?(2 marks)
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5Why does the Captain call the battle "a ghastly waste"? Do you agree — why?(4 marks)
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6According to Stewart, how do Germans treat horses?(2 marks)
Imagine
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7Imagine you are a German soldier. Describe the battle from your perspective.(15 marks)
Total: _____ / 30
Chapter Summary
What Happens
The horses charge but the wire is still intact. Most of the horses become trapped on it. Only Joey and Topthorn make it through and survive. They are taken prisoner by the German soldiers. Joey is separated from Trooper Warren as the Germans lead them away.