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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 does Lee have to do after he transitions Virginia's forces into the main army?

2. Where does Jackson teach when he is first introduced in "Gods and Generals"?

3. Who is General Johnston when the Civil War resumes after the Battle of Bull Run?

4. When do the armies resume fighting after the Battle of Bull Run?

5. Contrary to media reports, how many men does John Brown have with him during his "uprising"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Lee's family estate located?

2. What happens during the time when General Scott offers Lee the chance to be second in command of the union army and when Lee chooses to resign?

3. Who is Mr. Hamilton?

4. What responsibility does Lee give Jackson when Jackson comes to him seeking an assignment in Virginia's forces?

5. What kind of expectations are made clear when Lee is given command of Virginia's provisional army?

6. How does Chamberlain's wife respond to the news that he has joined the army?

7. What does Chamberlain see when he returns to the hilltop where he was nearly killed in his first battle?

8. Why is the Confederacy energized by the Battle of Bull Run?

9. What dumb mistake does Chamberlain make that nearly gets him killed during his first battle?

10. What ends up happening to John Brown after his insurrection?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast 2 characters of your choosing from the "Gods and Generals," making sure to use direct evidence and examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Shaara portrays authority figures in "Gods and Generals," making sure to use at least 3 specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the first 4 chapters of "Gods and Generals":

1) set the tone for the rest of the novel, and 2) introduce at least 1 key fact about Lee, Chamberlain, and Jackson that are important throughout the rest of the text. Make sure to use direct quotations and evidence from the text to support your thesis.

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