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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 Walter, who has always had a soft spot for animals?

2. How many Confederate commanders think the battle in Chapter 1 should be called off?

3. What is Walter's impression of the Confederate territories as he travels through them?

4. What is the goal of Luther's troop, according to their attack plan?

5. What is Luther Dade's rank in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What Union leader does Palmer know and how does he know him?

2. Explain the Union battle line up.

3. What does Sherman do with the information provided to him by Colonel Appler?

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

5. What event does Luther describe as "unreligious" and "obscene?"

6. What does Luther initially think about fellow troop members lying on the ground? What does he come to realize?

7. What issue does Palmer see with the Waterloo-based strategy?

8. In the letter he is writing, how does Walter say his troop arrived at Shiloh and what problem did they face?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an overview of the author's life and other works.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the differences between major and minor characters in literature. Discuss Palmer and Jefferson as major characters and select two other characters to analyze as minor characters. How do the minor characters fit the definition?

Essay Topic 3

What is the difference between tone and mood? Discuss both the tone and mood of the novel, making certain to define each.

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