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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. Why is the battle of Fredericksburg significant for the Twentieth Maine?

2. Who replaces Burnside as commander of the Union Army?

3. On what date does the Union army try to cross the Rappahannock River?

4. What bad vaccine is an entire regiment given after Fredericksburg?

5. What do the Union men actually encounter around Chancellorsville?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chamberlain spend the night after he attacks Fredericksburg?

2. Why does Burnside's attempt at redemption after Fredericksburg fail?

3. What does Hooker do when he realizes he has surrounded Lee?

4. What report does Howard unwisely choose to ignore as he waits outside Chancellorsville?

5. How has Hooker managed to surround Lee shortly after the battle at Fredericksburg?

6. Why is the information A.P. Hill tells Jackson about the swampland at the battle of Fredericksburg significant?

7. How does Hancock react when he learns that the men have been ordered to retreat from their attack around Chancellorsville?

8. What happens to Lee, physically, soon after the battle at Fredericksburg?

9. What information does General Stuart share with Lee after the battle at Fredericksburg?

10. What is Lee's plan, after Chancellorsville, for his troops?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at least 3 challenges an author like Shaara faces when writing historical fiction. Make sure to use at least 3 examples from "Gods and Generals" to support your position.

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