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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 reassures Grant that the war is still his call and that Washington politics will not interfere with his decisions?

2. Who is nominated for a second term as President?

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

4. What is lacking in Meade's troops that Grant says he is used to but surprises Meade when they meet?

5. What do soldiers do as a sign of respect and by order of General Gordon at the ceremony?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Lee disappointed that Lincoln is reelected?

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

6. How does Lincoln's nomination affect the Federal soldiers and their confidence in victory?

7. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Shaara uses more than one iteration on the motif of courage. Identify at least two motifs about courage and loyalty. Then cite an example to support each answer.

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