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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. According to Ames, what two things must an officer do to lead men?
2. What scent directs Buford to headquarters?
3. What message does Reynolds send to his commanders?
4. What is Chamberlain told to do to the mutineers if they will not fight?
5. Once the Union soldiers start retreating, what is Lee's goal?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 7, Buford," provides information on the dispute at Union headquarters. What is the nature of the controversy?
2. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 6, Lee," why is Trimble upset with Ewell?
3. How do Longstreet and Lee differ in their strategies?
4. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet," Longstreet describes Jackson to Fremantle. How would you characterize Jackson?
5. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford," describe how the battle starts.
6. Why have the 120 men from the Second Maine mutinied?
7. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford," why does Buford go from grinning and a sense of confidence to concern and weariness?
8. Describe the relationship between Lee and Longstreet in "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 1, The Spy."
9. Do you think Reynolds is a good commander? Why or why not?
10. Compare and contrast Chamberlain and Kilrain as described in "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 2, Chamberlain."
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author of The Killer Angels changes his writing style several times throughout the novel.
1) Describe how the style changes from passage to passage. Cite specific examples.
2) How do these changes in style affect the reader's understanding of the events or the characters?
3) Is this change in style successful or distracting?
Support your answers by citing specific examples within the text.
Essay Topic 2
Each of the section of The Killer Angels opens with a fragment from the song "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah."
1) What is the significance of these quoted fragments?
2) How do these fragments set up the action to follow?
3) Is the use of this song to frame the novel successful? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
George Pickett is very eager for battle. When he got his orders for charging the center of the Union line, he could barely rein in his anticipation.
1) How is George Pickett generally characterized throughout the novel? Draw from the text.
2) Describe his actions leading up to the final battle, and what his mindset seems to be before the charge begins.
3) Describe his attitude and mindset after the battle.
4) Do you think his initial anticipation would have been different if he had known the outcome ahead of time? Why or why not?
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