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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. The speech claims that we have been met where?

2. In what war did Lincoln serve as an officer?

3. In what year was Pericles born?

4. Who is Frederick Tilberg?

5. How many paragraphs are contained in Everett's speech?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which two major speeches of Lincoln's are mentioned and how are they compared?

2. How was Lincoln known for handling disputes in court?

3. What does Tilberg use as his main point regarding the location?

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

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

6. What is the purpose of Wills marking out the parts of Pericles' speech?

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

8. What advice did Pericles give to the living?

9. What change did the translation of Gorgias' undergo?

10. What does Everett believe caused the defeat of the South?

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

The author discusses the opinions of General U.S. Grant and James McPherson, both of whom had very strong ideas on how to confront the enemy. List those beliefs and their supporting reasons. How did Lincoln feel about these policies? What were Lincoln's personal beliefs about confrontation and conflict?

Essay Topic 3

There is a great deal of discussion about the Declaration of Independence, versus the Constitution of the United States. Compare and contrast the two documents. State the basic history of each, key players the two documents have in common, and in your opinion, which is more important in the operation of the U.S. government.

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