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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. Why is the battle of Fredericksburg significant for the Twentieth Maine?

2. Where does Jackson take up headquarters after Fredericksburg?

3. Where does Hancock assemble his troops to prepare for the battle at Fredericksburg?

4. Who is in charge of the Confederate men after Jackson and Hill are no longer able to command the troops?

5. Where are Lee's army located near Fredericksburg after the battle of Chancellorsville?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chamberlain spend the night after he attacks Fredericksburg?

2. What will the Union troops have to do in order to attack the Confederates near Fredericksburg?

3. Why does the person in command change twice for the Confederates during the battle at Chancellorsville?

4. What does Hooker do when he realizes he has surrounded Lee?

5. What happens to Lee, physically, soon after the battle at Fredericksburg?

6. What is Lee's plan, after Chancellorsville, for his troops?

7. What fills Lee and Longstreet with pride as they see the Union army begin its attack outside of Fredericksburg?

8. What does Hancock see when he turns around to look at his men as he reaches the crest of the hill at Fredericksburg?

9. How does Lee plan to destroy what is left of the Union army outside of Chancellorsville once the major fighting is over?

10. What do Hancock and General Sumner think of General Burnside's plans for attack near Fredericksburg?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Analyze at least 3 different literary techniques Shaara uses to create tension in "Gods and Generals."

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