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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. When does "Gods and Generals" begin?

2. What happens to Johnston before he loses command of the army?

3. Why does Johnston come to Los Angeles when Hancock and Armistead are still there?

4. During what war does "Gods and Generals" take place?

5. Where does Lee first meet with the governor of Virginia?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Jackson win the Second Battle of Bull Run?

3. How do Hancock and his men end up attacking Richmond?

4. How successful is Chamberlain during his hunting trip when he is first introduced in the text?

5. What happens after Lincoln comes to visit McClellan on the battlefield?

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

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

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

9. How does Jackson respond to his students' questions during his lectures when he is first introduced in the novel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify what you think is the tone for "Gods and Generals" and discuss 3 literary devices that Shaara uses to create this tone.

Essay Topic 2

In a well-written essay, discuss what function John Brown's story serves in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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