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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 is Lewis Armistead?

2. Who delivers the request from the Secretary of War to Lee?

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

4. Where does McClellan keep his army after Lee retreats?

5. Where does Hancock wait so long to get orders from during his time in Los Angeles?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Lee's family estate located?

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

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

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

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

6. What happens to Lee's belongings while he is in Texas after the election?

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

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

9. What does Armistead tell Hancock at Mina's party?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Describe at least 4 ways that the novel is changed -- either positively or negatively -- by having such detailed battle scenes. Use specific examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

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

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