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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. Who arrives as back-up for Hancock as he is guarding his charge?

2. When do the armies resume fighting after the Battle of Bull Run?

3. What does Jackson do during John Brown's execution?

4. Who is Sam Houston?

5. What does Houston tell Lee when they first meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Lee and Longstreet on their way to meet up with Jackson before the Second Battle of Bull Run?

2. Where is Lee's family estate located?

3. Why is the Confederacy energized by the Battle of Bull Run?

4. What does Chamberlain see when he returns to the hilltop where he was nearly killed in his first battle?

5. What does Taylor request of Lee shortly after the war begins?

6. What does the Secretary of War order Lee to do after he summons him?

7. How did Lee win the first battle over Richmond?

8. What causes Hancock to suffer defeat after he is promoted to command of a division mid-battle?

9. What advice does Jackson's pastor give him for dealing with the death of his newborn daughter?

10. Why do Dr. Junkin and Jackson disagree about the forthcoming civil war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Historical fiction, and "Gods and Generals" in particular, are an especially popular type of novel. Discuss at least 4 aspects of Shaara's writing style that resonates so strongly with such a large audience, citing specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze at least 3 literary techniques Shaara uses to make one character of your choosing from "Gods and Generals" very likable OR very unlikable to the reader.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one female character in the novel and describe at least 3 things that Shaara is able to do with her character because she is a woman AND at least 3 things he is not able to do with her because she is a woman.

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