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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. Where is Lee astride his horse overlooking the Potomac River?
2. What is Lee's horse's name?
3. Who moves his Confederates against Warren's Federal soldiers, who are trying to hold a crossroads on the Orange Turnpike?
4. When does the novel begin?
5. What troops come out of the woods at Bristol Station and advance upon Chamberlain?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Grant get Meade on his side working together to fight the Confederates?
2. Why does Shaara offer an Introduction to "The Last Full Measure"?
3. What does Shaara offer immediately to the reader in the introduction that foreshadows the conflicts to come?
4. How does Shaara effectively change the mood of Chapter 1 from despair to some possibility for hope?
5. How does Grant relieve his frustration by cutting wood?
6. How does Lee account for the failure at Bristol through his flashbacks?
7. What does Meade's unorthodox flag reveal about himself and Grant?
8. How does Shaara describe the interaction of foreign dignitaries with Grant and Meade?
9. How does Shaara reveal who the significant characters of "The Last Full Measure" are?
10. What does Chamberlain find absurd yet necessary about desertion in the army?
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
Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did Shaara mean by calling the book "The Last Full Measure"? Cite an example to support your answer.
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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