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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. When was the Gettsyburg conflict?
(a) 1863.
(b) 1867.
(c) 1879.
(d) 1871.

2. Who replaces General Meade as the commander of the Federal forces?
(a) Grant.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) Sherman.
(d) Lee.

3. Why does Chamberlain almost faint in Fannie's arms?
(a) He is so happy.
(b) He is so sleepy.
(c) He has malaria.
(d) He is so drunk.

4. What has a far weaker central government than the Union?
(a) Confederation.
(b) Federalists.
(c) Economists.
(d) Liberalists.

5. Where did Chamberlain lead a heroic bayonet charge?
(a) Litchfield Commons.
(b) Mormon Retreat.
(c) Little Round Top.
(d) Underground Lieu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is shown an unfinished railroad cut that could hide a buildup of troops to attack the Federal left flank?

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

3. Who denies a military commander's request for leadership after Gettysburg?

4. When Meade had pressed on his army at Mine Run, who was criticized for his defensive maneuvers?

5. Who expresses his frustration with bad intelligence where nothing that had been thought true the day before proves to be so?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Grant fight in the Civil War?

2. How does Shaara reveal who the significant characters of "The Last Full Measure" are?

3. Why does Lee want to resign?

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

5. How does Shaara describe the interaction of foreign dignitaries with Grant and Meade?

6. What is the important lesson that Lincoln learns from Gettsyburg regarding Federal soldiers?

7. How does Lee account for the failure at Bristol through his flashbacks?

8. How does Grant get Meade on his side working together to fight the Confederates?

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

10. How does Shaara powerfully build up to Stuart's death, reinforcing a good versus evil theme?

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