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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 Chamberlain's regiment have to train until it is sent to Washington?

2. Who does General Johnston resign to fight for?

3. Who visits McClellan has he and his troops stay put after Lee retreats?

4. On what date does the presidential election take place?

5. Why must Hancock wait so long for orders?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What ends up happening to John Brown after his insurrection?

4. Why is Lee initially disappointed with his promotion to Brigadier General?

5. What dumb mistake does Chamberlain make that nearly gets him killed during his first battle?

6. How do the leaders of Bowdoin College respond to Chamberlain's speech to his students about joining the war?

7. In what situation does Lee learn that Texas wants to secede from the union?

8. Who is Mr. Hamilton?

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

10. What leads President Davis to relieve Johnston from his command?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss at least 3 literary devices that Shaara uses to help the reader better understand at least one character of your choosing. Use direct quotations and/or examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss at least 4 aspects of "Gods and Generals" that can easily be carried over into a second novel chronicling the main characters' involvement in the Civil War.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze at least 3 different literary techniques Shaara uses to create tension in "Gods and Generals."

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