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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. The push against Pickett near the intersection of three roads known as ________ starts out confused.

2. What is filled with explosives and blows a hole in the Confederate defense?

3. What is Mark Twain's profession that introduces him to former Civil War generals?

4. What issue is emotional and political to Confederates regardless of why the Civil War is being waged?

5. What army can be split and defeated if Lee can make a rail line that would take his army southward?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Grant tempted to drink alcohol after Cold Harbor?

3. Why is Lee disappointed that Lincoln is reelected?

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

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

6. Why does Appomattox signify the end of the Civil War?

7. Why is Lee worried about shifting command to Beauregard?

8. What is the irony in Chamberlain's death at the time of World War I?

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

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

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

Lincoln tries always to maintain composure and integrity in every situation in "The Last Full Measure". Why are Lincoln's actions dignified? What effect did Lincoln's background have on his cultivating his personal dignity? What would be expected behavior from someone in Lincoln's position? Why would it be important for a gentleman like Lincoln to behave with dignity?

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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