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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. The speech claims that we have been met where?

2. Which of the following does not describe the Gettysburg Address?

3. How many paragraphs are in the speech?

4. Lincoln offered pardons for which sector of the public?

5. When was the Hay text discovered?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Lincoln's opinion on violence versus non-violence?

2. Did Lincoln have any previous experience in war? If so, what?

3. What does Tilberg use as his main point regarding the location?

4. Who is credited with making the most logical choice for the location of Lincoln's address? What is the main element of proof?

5. Lincoln believed that it would not be of much consequence what was said in Gettysburg. What would be most remembered?

6. How was Lincoln known for handling disputes in court?

7. Wills makes it a point to compare what theme in both speeches by Lincoln and Pericles?

8. What was supposed to happen to Lincoln's speech before it was to be put up for public auction?

9. What change did the translation of Gorgias' undergo?

10. What is the purpose of Wills marking out the parts of Pericles' speech?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the division of the nine parts for a traditional funereal oratory and the purpose of each. Also define the following terms: Logoslergion, Dirkaion, Progonoi, Autochthones, Progonoi, and Paideia.

Essay Topic 2

One of the most common the signs of defiance is the Confederate flag. In modern times, the Confederate flag is often considered to be racist. Compare and contrast the United States flag with the Confederate flag. Where did the makers of each flag get the idea for its design? Do you feel that the Confederate flag should be banned due to its history?

Essay Topic 3

Lincoln was not the main speaker at Gettysburg. Who was the main speaker? Why was s/he chosen over Lincoln? Whose speech was more successful? How many people attended the speeches? What else was going on that day? Who else was in attendance?

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