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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In classical oration, there are two parts: Epainesis and _______________.
(a) Symbiosis
(b) Paralysis
(c) Mytosis
(d) Parainesis

2. Everett taught what famous writer?
(a) Henry David Thoreau
(b) Ralph Waldo Emerson
(c) Robert Frost
(d) Mark Twain

3. The Culture of Death was considered to be ____________________.
(a) Stylish and romantic
(b) Required and revered
(c) Foolish and a waste of time
(d) Prudent and necessary

4. The epainesis section of an ancient funeral oratory has how many parts?
(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 4
(d) 1

5. According to Wills, Lincoln's speech is _______________.
(a) Full of lament
(b) Overly emotional
(c) Prose-like
(d) Dry

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the most popular gathering spots was located in what city?

2. Where might one have this experience?

3. This school of thought relied on what?

4. Who was the commander of the Southern army?

5. What is another name for human progress?

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