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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 tremendous advantage does the Union forces have over the Confederate ones in delivering supplies?

2. Who goes to Washington after the surrender ceremony and visits Lincoln?

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

4. Who surrenders to the Federal soldiers?

5. Who contradicts Sheridan's orders by telling Chamberlain to not go over the crest of a hill because he would expose his troops to fire?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Chamberlain rides back to the battle, how does he fool Confederate soldiers through a ruse?

2. How is Lee's desperation evident at Christmas?

3. How does Lee finally accept Grant's offer to discuss surrender?

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

5. Why is Lee disappointed that Lincoln is reelected?

6. How does Shaara powerfully convey the death of Hill, one of Lee's leaders through a third-person point of view of an unknown officier?

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

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

9. How does Grant recognize Lee's hopeless situation after Lee's troops fail to burn the bridges?

10. How does Grant succeed monetarily through his memoirs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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