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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 of these does not apply to Gorgias?

2. According to Pericles, the soldiers died __________.

3. What currently stands in the spot where Lincoln supposedly stood?

4. Who was supposedly going to write remarks on a copy of the speech before it went to auction?

5. Which family's vault rests near the correct location?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What advice did Pericles give to the living?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Lincoln often avoided the topics of abolition, slave ownership and interracial marriage. Why? Was the restriction a personal choice or made for the benefit of Lincoln's political career? How might the Democrats have responded if Lincoln had addressed these issues at Gettysburg? Since these topics were avoided, what main topic did Lincoln speak about at Gettysburg?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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