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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 suggests that a war council would have helped prevent the first failed attempt on attacking Lee's center?

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

3. What unorthodox practice does Meade have that shows a change of heart in Meade from bitterness to faith?

4. What does Meade unite with his replacement as commander in their mission to win the war as?

5. Whose reinforcements arrive after marching thirty miles in less than two days?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Grant fight in the Civil War?

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

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

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

5. What does Lee's anger at Longstreet reveal about his character and his belief in God?

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

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

8. How does Shaara describe Hill's attack at Bristol Station?

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

10. Why is it hard to see the enemy in the wilderness that becomes apparent on the first full day of battle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main themes in the book is ethical and social responsibility. List at least four examples where Shaara employs this specific theme. Is the battle between making ethical choices obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in this kind of battle? Do you think the right person or group won? Does good always triumph over evil in the case of "The Last Full Measure" ethics? Where do these definitions appear vague or incomprehensible?

Essay Topic 2

Disappointment takes on an almost human persona in "The Last Full Measure". What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Shaara constantly brings up metaphors and imagery associated with strength. Give 3 examples of how strength is portrayed and characters who unexpectedly show great confidence.

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