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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 calls Lee back once Texas votes to secede?

2. What does Houston tell Lee when they first meet?

3. Who does not respond well to the news that Chamberlain has joined a regiment?

4. Which side does Armistead decide to fight for?

5. How does Johnston wish to defend Richmond when it comes under attack from the Union?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the Secretary of War order Lee to do after he summons him?

3. Why is Colonel Ames's message from McClellan about how victorious their battle is received poorly?

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

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

6. In what situation does Lee learn that Texas wants to secede from the union?

7. Why is Lee initially disappointed with his promotion to Brigadier General?

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

9. What tension exists in California (in addition to the possibility of civil war) when Hancock is introduced into the text?

10. Where is Lee's family estate located?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Historical fiction, and "Gods and Generals" in particular, are an especially popular type of novel. Discuss at least 4 aspects of Shaara's writing style that resonates so strongly with such a large audience, citing specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one female character in the novel and describe at least 3 things that Shaara is able to do with her character because she is a woman AND at least 3 things he is not able to do with her because she is a woman.

Essay Topic 3

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

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