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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 spoke about "the strategy of annihilation?"

2. When was the correct site determined?

3. Which text was surely not the correct one?

4. According to Pericles, the soldiers died __________.

5. How many generals were killed at Gettysburg?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was supposed to happen to Lincoln's speech before it was to be put up for public auction?

2. Did Lincoln have any previous experience in war? If so, what?

3. Why did it take so long for the Hay text to be discovered?

4. Which version of the speech is the most popular? Why?

5. Who is currently in charge of the Gettysburg battlefield and cemetery? Why is this the logical choice?

6. Wills makes it a point to compare what theme in both speeches by Lincoln and Pericles?

7. What was the proposition made by the Founding Fathers?

8. The newspaper texts use what phrase that is not included in the other versions?

9. Why was Tilberg convinced his assessment of Lincoln's position was correct? Were there other options?

10. What was Lincoln's opinion on violence versus non-violence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a great deal to be said about Everett's classic style as well as Lincoln's economical use of words. While both were effective styles, there were occasions when one was more appropriate than the other. Compare the styles of speech used by the two men. Also list differences and how they affected the overall presentation.

Essay Topic 2

What was Lincoln most concerned about in regards to the Gettysburg Address? Were the concerns well founded or frivolous? How were the concerns addressed? Did any other public figure/speaker face any of those same concerns? If so, who? How were the concerns resolved?

Essay Topic 3

What was the original conflict is deciding where Lincoln stood to make his famous speech? Is it a valid argument? What other theories have been presented by journalists and experts? Which do you feel is correct? Which claimant showed the most substantial proof? Explain.

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