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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. What kinds of men are killed as the Union army tries to set up bridges to cross the Rappahannock River?

2. What natural event seems like the only thing that will stop Jackson's advance at Chancellorsville?

3. What unit is Chamberlain put in charge of after Fredericksburg?

4. Who is A.P. Hill in relation to Jackson?

5. Who is left in charge of the Twentieth Maine when Colonel Ames is no longer available?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Hancock think of the Confederates' strategy during the battle of Chancellorsville?

3. What is the pattern of the Union troops once the battle at Chancellorsville begins?

4. How do Lee and Jackson divide their army around Chancellorsville?

5. What fills Lee and Longstreet with pride as they see the Union army begin its attack outside of Fredericksburg?

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

7. How does General Barksdale defend the town of Fredericksburg itself?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe at least 3 negative aspects of having both the South and the North's viewpoint represented in "Gods and Generals" AND at least 3 positive aspects of having both the South and the North's viewpoint represented.

Essay Topic 2

Present a well-reasoned paper arguing whether the reader is supposed to find Lee a likable (patriotic, dedicated, intelligent) character OR an unlikable (fighting for slavery, morose, rigid) character. Make sure to use specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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