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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. How long does it take Lee and his army to defeat the army that threatened Richmond from the east?
2. How many troops does McClellan tell Hancock Lincoln has called for as the war begins?
3. Who is General Johnston when the Civil War resumes after the Battle of Bull Run?
4. Who does General Johnston resign to fight for?
5. After he is put in command of the Confederate Army, who does Lee put in charge of his two corps?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do Dr. Junkin and Jackson disagree about the forthcoming civil war?
2. What happens after Lincoln comes to visit McClellan on the battlefield?
3. How successful is Chamberlain during his hunting trip when he is first introduced in the text?
4. Why is Colonel Ames's message from McClellan about how victorious their battle is received poorly?
5. What do Chamberlain and Sergeant Kilrain discuss during their first march to Washington?
6. What happens to Lee and Longstreet on their way to meet up with Jackson before the Second Battle of Bull Run?
7. What does Armistead tell Hancock at Mina's party?
8. What happens when Lee's horse spooks after the Second Battle of Bull Run?
9. Who is Mr. Hamilton?
10. What dumb mistake does Chamberlain make that nearly gets him killed during his first battle?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss how the first 4 chapters of "Gods and Generals":
1) set the tone for the rest of the novel, and 2) introduce at least 1 key fact about Lee, Chamberlain, and Jackson that are important throughout the rest of the text. Make sure to use direct quotations and evidence from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss how Shaara portrays authority figures in "Gods and Generals," making sure to use at least 3 specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss at least 3 reasons why "Gods and Generals" could be classified in a genre other than historical fiction, making sure to use specific examples from the text to support your position.
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