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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. Who is constantly alerting higher commanders that there are enemy forces in the area?
2. What speech issue does Luther's commander have?
3. How old is Palmer when the book begins?
4. In Chapter 1, who says that the only possibility of success the Confederates have is a surprise attack?
5. What two words does Luther use to describe the war?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss the dream Palmer has the night before the major battle.
2. Describe the letter from Johnston read to the troops as they march to battle.
3. What was Walter's typical day like, and why is it unusual?
4. What is Colonel Appler's main flaw? How does it affect his reputation?
5. Explain three ways the Rebels made too much noise to make a surprise attack possible.
6. How does Walter learn the meaning of Shiloh? Discuss the meaning of the word.
7. What Union leader does Palmer know and how does he know him?
8. Describe Luther's first hand-to-hand combat.
9. What does Luther initially think about fellow troop members lying on the ground? What does he come to realize?
10. How does General Grant go from being called "Useless" Grant to becoming a general in the war?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is Otto's gift given to him from his father as he leaves for war? What does it symbolize to Otto? Also be certain to include a definition for "symbolism" in your response.
Essay Topic 2
Define exposition and discuss the exposition of "Shiloh: a Novel by Shelby Foote". What does the reader learn from the exposition? Is the information consistent throughout the book or does it change? Explain your answer and reasoning.
Essay Topic 3
Name and discuss three historical events or actual locations that exist in real-life and were mentioned in the book. What role does each event play in the book?
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