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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. According to the letter read to Confederate troops in Chapter 1, who is depending on the soldiers?

2. According to Walter, how do the Union soldiers spend their days?

3. What is the word that is unfinished in the letter in Chapter 2?

4. What does Walter do while on guard duty?

5. Which regiment does Luther belong to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why, according to Walter, do the soldiers in his troop want to fight at Shiloh?

2. What was Walter's typical day like, and why is it unusual?

3. What is a skirmish? How is it different from a battle?

4. Why do some troops hear different versions of the letter from Johnston as they march to battle?

5. What does Colonel Appler do when Sherman leaves his camp? Why?

6. Discuss Palmer's mother and father.

7. Discuss the dream Palmer has the night before the major battle.

8. Describe the letter from Johnston read to the troops as they march to battle.

9. What is Colonel Appler's main flaw? How does it affect his reputation?

10. What is the significance of the drum heard in Chapter 1? Why is it important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name and define the five types of conflict. Which conflict prevailed in this novel? Explain the conflict in detail, using both the definition and examples from Shiloh.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write a character description of Palmer. Was he a major character or minor one, static or dynamic? Support your answer with specific evidence form the story and be sure to include definitions of major and minor character.

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