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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 let's Longstreet and his corps know that he will soon arrive across the Rappahannock to help with defense?

2. How does Jane die?

3. What battle are the Confederate troops heading toward when "Gods and Generals" concludes?

4. Who arrives with Longstreet and his troops across the Rappahannock River?

5. Who commands the division that goes in front of Hancock's at Fredericksburg?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Hancock come to realize about the battle at Chancellorsville?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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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