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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. After the failed assault on Hancock's center, which general is badly wounded?

2. Of what group will Chamberlain's new assignment as commander be?

3. After the failed assault on Hancock's center when the log wall burned, the attack was repulsed. Who died?

4. If the South won the Civil War, what might disintegrate as a result?

5. Who is the President of the United States in "The Last Full Measure"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the supreme fear to Lincoln if the South wins the Civil War?

2. How does Lee take Longstreet's view of Grant into his planning for the war?

3. What is the cliche surrounding the Southern reason for fighting in the Civil War and how does Lee oppose this?

4. Why is Lee unable to enjoy Christmas in Richmond?

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

6. Why is trench warfare looked down upon and why is Lee forced to use this method?

7. How does Chamberlain's discussion of home with his brother Tom foreshadow Tom's death?

8. When Meade had pressed on his army at Mine Run, why was Lee criticized and how is this ironic for the South?

9. How does the fight in the Wilderness initially go from in the favor of the Confederates to defeat?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the family in "The Last Full Measure". What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family of most Northern and Southern families living during the 1840s and 1850s in America?

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

Explain Shaara's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why Shaara used them where he did.

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