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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Progonoi and autochthones are parts of the speech that refer to the soldiers' ____________.
(a) Courage and Fortitude
(b) Ancestors
(c) Weapons
(d) Belongings

4. How many people lived in Gettysburg at that time?
(a) 1200
(b) 2500
(c) 3200
(d) 4000

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the last name of the famous orator scheduled to speak at Gettysburg?

2. Who was Andrew Curtin?

3. Who was the man put in charge of cemetery operation?

4. For the dead, one should offer ___________.

5. According to the author, Lincoln was responsible for bringing all but one of these items to his Gettysburg Address:

(see the answer key)

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