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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is Lee's horse?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Brown.
(d) Red.

2. What is the cliche regarding the Southern fight in the Civil War?
(a) It was for preservation of the union.
(b) It was to dominate women.
(c) It was for states' right.
(d) It was for autonomy.

3. From what period do terribly bloody battles follow one another according to Shaara?
(a) 1871-1879.
(b) 1867-1868.
(c) 1865-1866.
(d) 1861-1863.

4. What were defensive maneuvers employed when Meade had pressed on his army at Mine Run?
(a) Burning houses.
(b) Digging trenches.
(c) Opening caves.
(d) Lowering battelions.

5. What book is "The Last Full Measure" in Shaara's set of Civil War books?
(a) 2nd.
(b) 1st.
(c) 4th.
(d) 3rd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Federal commander's work focus on?

2. Who does Lincoln talk about about the necessity of war being won for the preservation of democracy?

3. What is the area that Lee expects to confront Grant in?

4. Who meets Chamberlain at the train station?

5. Who cross the Rapidan River at the westerly Germanna Ford?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the figure of Grant represent in Washington during the war?

2. How does Grant relieve his frustration by cutting wood?

3. What does Shaara offer immediately to the reader in the introduction that foreshadows the conflicts to come?

4. After the failed Hancock attack, what does Lee think about God and believe will happen to Longstreet?

5. Describe the interaction between Hill and Lee as they survey the failed attempt at Bristol.

6. When Chamberlain recovers in bed, what does he contemplate about the war?

7. Where does the novel commence?

8. Why does Shaara offer an Introduction to "The Last Full Measure"?

9. How does Shaara describe Lee viewing his defeated army from his horse?

10. Why is fighting in the wilderness difficult for both Grant and Lee?

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