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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The South instituted laws against what activity?
(a) Freeing personal slaves
(b) Going to political rallies
(c) Anti-slavery speeches
(d) Traveling north

2. Who was the commander of the Southern army?
(a) Meade
(b) Davis
(c) Lee
(d) Jackson

3. In classical oration, there are two parts: Epainesis and _______________.
(a) Paralysis
(b) Mytosis
(c) Symbiosis
(d) Parainesis

4. When Lincoln would go off by himself, he referred to it as _______________.
(a) Reprieve
(b) Necessary
(c) Hypo
(d) Reconstitution

5. For the living, one should offer ________________.
(a) Solidarity
(b) Happiness
(c) Lament
(d) Advice

Short Answer Questions

1. Some believe that Lincoln wanted to be compared to what great historical figure?

2. How many days did the Battle of Gettysburg last?

3. What does the author refer to in context with the word "liminal"?

4. According to Wills, Lincoln's address is comparable to a classic oration of how many parts?

5. To whom was Everett often compared?

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