16. The symbol of the flag wavering in the beginning and Henry carrying it to the front of a later battle best supports which of the following themes in the red badge of courage?
A- honor and reputation.
B- the definition of courage.
C- growing from a man into a boy.
D- the insignificant of man in nature.
17. "If so be a time comes when yeh have to be kilt or do a mean thing, why, Henry, don't think of anything 'cept what's right, because there's man a woman has to bear up against sech things these times, and the Lord 'll take keer of us all" Henry's mothers description of courage and honor is most clearly personified in what character?
A- Simpson
B- Jim Conklin
C- the colonel
D- the loud soldier