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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. Which part describes Lee's defeat?

2. What city is connected to Pericles?

3. Lincoln calls upon the people to do what kind of work?

4. According to Lincoln, "____ breeds and thrives."

5. It was originally believed that Lincoln stood facing what item(s)?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the proposition made by the Founding Fathers?

3. What does Everett believe caused the defeat of the South?

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. The newspaper texts use what phrase that is not included in the other versions?

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

8. Which version of the speech is the most popular? Why?

9. Who is currently in charge of the Gettysburg battlefield and cemetery? Why is this the logical choice?

10. Why was it not possible to consecrate the ground?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was the original conflict is deciding where Lincoln stood to make his famous speech? Is it a valid argument? What other theories have been presented by journalists and experts? Which do you feel is correct? Which claimant showed the most substantial proof? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

How did Lincoln react to the misuse of words? What was his method of expressing himself on a personal level? How did Lincoln's friends and colleagues feel about his obsession with language? What contributions did this obsession make to political speech and to society as a whole?

Essay Topic 3

There is a great deal to be said about Everett's classic style as well as Lincoln's economical use of words. While both were effective styles, there were occasions when one was more appropriate than the other. Compare the styles of speech used by the two men. Also list differences and how they affected the overall presentation.

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