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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. According to Pericles, the soldiers died __________.
(a) Slowly
(b) Graciously
(c) Violently
(d) Valiantly
2. Who was supposedly going to write remarks on a copy of the speech before it went to auction?
(a) Clay
(b) Wills
(c) Everett
(d) Herndon
3. Lincoln's approach was considered to be _______________.
(a) Nonviolent
(b) Foolish
(c) Sound
(d) Faulty
4. Lincoln believed that following the war there would be a period of ______________________.
(a) Bitterness
(b) Remorse
(c) Self-pity
(d) Redemption
5. According to Lincoln, the nation was conceived in ___________.
(a) Faith
(b) Brotherhood
(c) Trust
(d) Liberty
Short Answer Questions
1. Pericles also spoke of the value of which of the following?
2. Which of the following does not describe the Gettysburg Address?
3. Because he grew up in a rural setting, Lincoln had many opportunities to witness what event(s)?
4. Which of these does not fit into Lincoln's list of things that cannot be done to the battlefield?
5. How many paragraphs are contained in Everett's speech?
Short Essay Questions
1. Wills makes it a point to compare what theme in both speeches by Lincoln and Pericles?
2. What is the purpose of Wills marking out the parts of Pericles' speech?
3. In what part does Everett talk about the battle itself? How are the parts separated?
4. Lincoln believed that it would not be of much consequence what was said in Gettysburg. What would be most remembered?
5. Which two major speeches of Lincoln's are mentioned and how are they compared?
6. What was supposed to happen to Lincoln's speech before it was to be put up for public auction?
7. The newspaper texts use what phrase that is not included in the other versions?
8. How was Lincoln known for handling disputes in court?
9. Did Lincoln have any previous experience in war? If so, what?
10. Who is currently in charge of the Gettysburg battlefield and cemetery? Why is this the logical choice?
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