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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author refer to in context with the word "liminal"?
(a) Deja vu
(b) Dreaming
(c) Rainfall
(d) Where opposites meet

2. Who was the man put in charge of cemetery operation?
(a) Wills
(b) Winslow
(c) Potter
(d) McDonald

3. Which of the following is not one of the elements of the speech discussed?
(a) Balanced
(b) Musical
(c) Grief
(d) Brief

4. Some believe that Lincoln wanted to be compared to what great historical figure?
(a) Plato
(b) Caesar
(c) Nero
(d) Michelangelo

5. In what month was the Gettysburg Address held?
(a) October
(b) November
(c) September
(d) December

Short Answer Questions

1. The crowd at Gettysburg gathered to dedicate a _____________.

2. For the living, one should offer ________________.

3. For the dead, one should offer ___________.

4. In classical oration, there are two parts: Epainesis and _______________.

5. How many words are contained in Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

(see the answer key)

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