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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. It is important for all to know that the men who died did not do so in __________.

2. Who is responsible for the formation of the government?

3. Because he grew up in a rural setting, Lincoln had many opportunities to witness what event(s)?

4. How many versions of the speech were presented to the public?

5. During what war did Pericles make his speech?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why did it take so long for the Hay text to be discovered?

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

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

9. Why was Tilberg convinced his assessment of Lincoln's position was correct? Were there other options?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the "Culture of Death?" What caused it? How is the culture today different than it was in 1863? Was the practice a product of the time, place, or particular culture? What, if any, cultures still practice these methods? How have the practices changed?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

There is a great deal of discussion about the Declaration of Independence, versus the Constitution of the United States. Compare and contrast the two documents. State the basic history of each, key players the two documents have in common, and in your opinion, which is more important in the operation of the U.S. government.

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