Gods and Generals Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 144 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Gods and Generals Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 144 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 arrives as back-up for Hancock as he is guarding his charge?

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

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

4. What army does Lee belong to when he is first introduce in "Gods and Generals"?

5. What kind of hostess is Mira described as?

Short Essay Questions

1. How successful is Chamberlain during his hunting trip when he is first introduced in the text?

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

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

4. Where is Lee's family estate located?

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

6. Why do both the northern and southern armies take a break from fighting after the Battle of Bull Run?

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

8. What happens at Mina's party?

9. How did Lee win the first battle over Richmond?

10. How do the leaders of Bowdoin College respond to Chamberlain's speech to his students about joining the war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe at least 4 ways that the novel is changed -- either positively or negatively -- by having such detailed battle scenes. Use specific examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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