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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 is Chamberlain's brother promoted to after Fredericksburg?

2. Who writes the letter to Lee informing him that his wife has had a baby girl?

3. Who is in charge of the Confederate men after Jackson and Hill are no longer able to command the troops?

4. What do the final forces in Fredericksburg finally do to Lee's remaining small force there?

5. What slows Hancock's men's advancement toward Fredericksburg?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What do Hancock and General Sumner think of General Burnside's plans for attack near Fredericksburg?

6. What happens to Hancock's unit during the attack at Fredericksburg?

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

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

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

10. Why does the person in command change twice for the Confederates during the battle at Chancellorsville?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe at least 4 features of Robert E. Lee and how those features fulfill the traditional, literary requirements of a villain -- even though this novel is historical fiction.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast 2 characters of your choosing from the "Gods and Generals," making sure to use direct evidence and examples from the text to support your thesis.

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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