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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 expresses outright contempt for the foreign dignitaries?
2. When does Lee bring his army into Virginia successfully?
3. Who is the first military commander for the Federal forces?
4. Who is shown an unfinished railroad cut that could hide a buildup of troops to attack the Federal left flank?
5. Who is the President of the Confederate forces?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Grant fight in the Civil War?
2. How does Shaara describe Lee viewing his defeated army from his horse?
3. Describe the interaction between Hill and Lee as they survey the failed attempt at Bristol.
4. How does Shaara describe Hill's attack at Bristol Station?
5. Why is it hard to see the enemy in the wilderness that becomes apparent on the first full day of battle?
6. Who is General Sedgwick and how does he die?
7. What does Chamberlain find absurd yet necessary about desertion in the army?
8. When Chamberlain recovers in bed, what does he contemplate about the war?
9. How does Shaara effectively change the mood of Chapter 1 from despair to some possibility for hope?
10. What is the cliche surrounding the Southern reason for fighting in the Civil War and how does Lee oppose this?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Shaara uses more than one iteration on the motif of courage. Identify at least two motifs about courage and loyalty. Then cite an example to support each answer.
Essay Topic 2
Shaara uses some important instances of foreshadowing in "The Last Full Measure". Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 3
"The Last Full Measure" is a military fiction novel. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category?
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