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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. In what war did Lincoln serve as an officer?

2. Lincoln left out many topics in the speech which could have been addressed. Which is included?

3. How many stanzas appear in Gorgias' work?

4. Which was not a factor in determining the real site?

5. What two words mark the difference between the Wills text and the Springfield text?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was it important to state that the living should be devoted to the dead?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. According to Everett, what happened to the wounded left on the field?

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

Lincoln was often compared to the transcendentalist preacher Theodore Parker. Why were the two men compared? How did Lincoln feel about Parker's beliefs and policies? How did Lincoln incorporate his beliefs of transcendentalism into his political campaign? How do you think Lincoln's constituents viewed his beliefs?

Essay Topic 3

The author discusses the opinions of General U.S. Grant and James McPherson, both of whom had very strong ideas on how to confront the enemy. List those beliefs and their supporting reasons. How did Lincoln feel about these policies? What were Lincoln's personal beliefs about confrontation and conflict?

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