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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Chapter 4: If I Flinched I Was Ruined," the ultimate test of leadership was what?

2. After the discussion of "short-timers" psychology, McPherson notes what percentage of 3-year enlisted Union soldiers from 1861 reenlisted?

3. After the battle of Fredericksburg, which famous writer visited his brother, a lieutenant in the 51st New York, after the man had been wounded?

4. When discussing the movie "Gettysburg" and the novel "The Killer Angels," McPherson mentions which man who won the medal of honor for defending Little Big Top?

5. In "Chapter 6: A Band of Brothers," McPherson states that in the Confederacy, which state endured a great deal of disdain from other states?

Short Essay Questions

1. What generally happened to the relationships between soldiers and officers after they went through a battle together, as discussed in "Chapter 4: If I Flinched, I was Ruined"?

2. Explain the adrenaline rush described by McPherson in the discussion of how soldiers responded to battle.

3. As the Civil War began, in what way did both the North and the South believe they were each fighting for the cause of liberty?

4. What ideological concepts and convictions initially motivated the Confederate soldiers to enlist and fight, as discussed by McPherson in his analysis of the beginning of the war?

5. What questions did the Princeton students have when McPherson took them to Gettysburg in the spring of 1976?

6. In the discussion of regimental bonding, what is "primary group cohesion"?

7. While discussing "short-timers" psychology, what reason does McPherson give for why this phenomenon did not exist in the Confederate army?

8. According to "Chapter 5: Religion is What Makes Brave Soldiers," why does religion become so important to soldiers during war?

9. How did Civil War enlisted men respond to military discipline, as discussed in "Chapter 4: If I Flinched, I was Ruined"?

10. During the discussion about the adrenaline rush phenomenon, what did soldiers experience once the adrenaline had worn off?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the effect of the French concept of "rage militaire" during the Civil War with once instance of the same phenomenon in more modern times. In what ways has the effect of this phenomenon on society changed over time? In what ways is the effect the same? Include supporting quotes and information from the text and outside research as necessary.

Essay Topic 2

In a well-developed essay, analyze and discuss the effect being in the presence of slavery had on non-abolitionist Union soldiers. Include quotes and supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the qualities that a good officer would possess, based on the letters from soldiers. Fully explain three essential qualities and explain why each is important to the soldiers in the book. Include quotes and supporting information from the book.

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