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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 suffers from debilitating arthritis that has rendered one of her arms shriveled and useless?
2. Who expresses outright contempt for the foreign dignitaries?
3. When Meade had pressed on his army at Mine Run, who was criticized for his defensive maneuvers?
4. Who execute a successful attack, driving the Federal soldiers behind their log wall situated along Brock Road?
5. If the South won the Civil War, what might disintegrate as a result?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Grant get Meade on his side working together to fight the Confederates?
2. Where does the novel commence?
3. How does Shaara describe the interaction of foreign dignitaries with Grant and Meade?
4. How does Lee account for the failure at Bristol through his flashbacks?
5. What is the supreme fear to Lincoln if the South wins the Civil War?
6. When Meade had pressed on his army at Mine Run, why was Lee criticized and how is this ironic for the South?
7. How does Grant relieve his frustration by cutting wood?
8. How does the fight in the Wilderness initially go from in the favor of the Confederates to defeat?
9. Why is Lee unable to enjoy Christmas in Richmond?
10. What does Lee's anger at Longstreet reveal about his character and his belief in God?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In "The Last Full Measure", Shaara's Civil War society shows a conscious selectivity about technology. What do you think of the technology employed by the Federal Army as compared to that of the Confederate soldiers? Which aspects do you find more or less appealing? How is technology associated with power and rebellion?
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 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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