1. What does the title of this book mean? Be specific in your response, noting Henry's comments.
That the red badge may be a bullet wound and they died fighting for their friends and their country which makes them courageous.

2. What is the importance of the tattered man? What does he represent?
He represents all the men that died or were injured in the battle. It also helps Henry realize that he did the wrong thing by running.

3. What role does Henry's mother play while he is away from her?
She represents his past life on the farm and his inner monologue. She's the reason why he runs away because really, he doesn't want to be there in the first place.

4. How does Henry use the squirrel to justify his actions?
He throws a pine cone at a squirrel and it runs away. It symbolizes what he did in battle.