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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lincoln said that the soldiers "gave their lives that the _____ may live."
(a) Nation
(b) Union
(c) Memories of Heroes
(d) Founding Fathers

2. The crowd at Gettysburg gathered to dedicate a _____________.
(a) Monument
(b) Battalion
(c) Bridge
(d) Cemetery

3. What was the name of the Southern army?
(a) Texan
(b) Confederate
(c) Unity
(d) Solidarity

4. Who was the commander of the Northern army?
(a) Everett
(b) Meade
(c) Lincoln
(d) Lee

5. How many days did the Battle of Gettysburg last?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 2
(d) 9

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Wills, Lincoln's speech is _______________.

2. In what month was the Gettysburg Address held?

3. What was the name of the Northern army?

4. Which of the following is not one of the elements of the speech discussed?

5. Progonoi and autochthones are parts of the speech that refer to the soldiers' ____________.

(see the answer key)

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