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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 does Hooker decide to have his men stop attacking around Chancellorsville?

2. What is Chamberlain's brother promoted to after Fredericksburg?

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

4. How do Jackson and Lee react when they see the Union army stop in its tracks around Chancellorsville?

5. What does Jackson order his troops to do about the gap by the swamp during the battle of Fredericksburg?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Lee plan to destroy what is left of the Union army outside of Chancellorsville once the major fighting is over?

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

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

6. What happens at the scene of Jackson's death?

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

8. What will the Union troops have to do in order to attack the Confederates near Fredericksburg?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Write a well-reasoned argument discussing whether or not Hancock is a good role model for young readers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the first 4 chapters of "Gods and Generals":

1) set the tone for the rest of the novel, and 2) introduce at least 1 key fact about Lee, Chamberlain, and Jackson that are important throughout the rest of the text. Make sure to use direct quotations and evidence from the text to support your thesis.

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