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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. Where does Hancock's brigade unload as part of the army attacking Richmond?

2. Where does Hancock wait so long to get orders from during his time in Los Angeles?

3. What is Hancock in charge of when he is first introduced in the novel?

4. What happens that allows for Hancock to be promoted to command of a division?

5. How is John Brown executed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Lee's family estate located?

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

3. What leads President Davis to relieve Johnston from his command?

4. What does Taylor request of Lee shortly after the war begins?

5. How does Jackson respond to his students' questions during his lectures when he is first introduced in the novel?

6. What happens at Mina's party?

7. What happens after Lincoln comes to visit McClellan on the battlefield?

8. What advice does Jackson's pastor give him for dealing with the death of his newborn daughter?

9. Why do Dr. Junkin and Jackson disagree about the forthcoming civil war?

10. What is tricky about Hancock's arrive in Yorktown before the first battle over Richmond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a well-reasoned argument discussing whether or not Hancock is a good role model for young readers.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze at least 3 literary techniques Shaara uses to make one character of your choosing from "Gods and Generals" very likable OR very unlikable to the reader.

Essay Topic 3

Identify what you think is the tone for "Gods and Generals" and discuss 3 literary devices that Shaara uses to create this tone.

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