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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 writes his memoirs at a house in the Blue Ridge Mountains?

2. Who leads his Fifth Corps toward Petersburg along with Meade's forces?

3. What belonging to Lee is greatly outnumbered by Confederate forces?

4. Who is the best officer that Lee has after Jackson dies?

5. Who does Lee visit that lost his will to fight at Gettysburg when he led a disastrous charge?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the technique employed to break into the Confederate line proposed by Pleasant?

2. How does the crater become a death trap for the Federal soldiers?

3. Why do the peace negotiations between Lincoln and the Confederate officials go nowhere?

4. How does access to water offer an advantage to Grant over Lee?

5. How does Grant succeed monetarily through his memoirs?

6. What is the oddity regarding soldiers who can view their own deaths in the war?

7. How do Confederate troops show their obedience to Gordon in the surrender ceremony?

8. How does the battle at Fort Stedman begin initially by accident?

9. Why does Lee fail to attend the surrender ceremony?

10. What does Chamberlain realize about the fight at Saylor's Creek?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shaara constantly brings up metaphors and imagery associated with strength. Give 3 examples of how strength is portrayed and characters who unexpectedly show great confidence.

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

Politics play a significant role in the book. Shaara refers to the politics of both sides of the Civil War. Discuss the use of politics in the novel. How does politics influence the actions of the main characters of Lee, Grant, Sherman, and others? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

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