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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. What unorthodox practice does Meade have that shows a change of heart in Meade from bitterness to faith?
2. To what army does Chamberlain return in Northern Virginia in Chapter 3?
3. What does the Federal commander's work focus on?
4. Who is the President of the Confederate forces?
5. How many miles does Sheridan's cavalry stretch?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the interaction between Hill and Lee as they survey the failed attempt at Bristol.
2. How do troops on both sides of the war reveal their similarities through bartering?
3. When Hancock says, "The soldiers have seen something new, a new horror, a new way to die. They have seen the face of hell," what does he imply about fire and fighting?
4. Why does Lee want to resign?
5. How does Chamberlain's discussion of home with his brother Tom foreshadow Tom's death?
6. What does Meade's unorthodox flag reveal about himself and Grant?
7. Why is Lee unable to enjoy Christmas in Richmond?
8. What does Chamberlain find absurd yet necessary about desertion in the army?
9. What is the important lesson that Lincoln learns from Gettsyburg regarding Federal soldiers?
10. Who is General Sedgwick and how does he die?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the role of women in the rural South in the 1840s when the women in "The Last Full Measure" are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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