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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. From what period do terribly bloody battles follow one another according to Shaara?
2. Who does Grant place before the Mule Shoe?
3. Who knows that once engaged with Grant, the man will not back down?
4. When was the Gettsyburg conflict?
5. Who is Lee upset with that had not taken the initiative to attack the Federal right flank when the opportunity arose?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Shaara describe Chamberlain's return home to Maine?
2. Where does the novel commence?
3. Describe the interaction between Hill and Lee as they survey the failed attempt at Bristol.
4. What is the supreme fear to Lincoln if the South wins the Civil War?
5. What does Chamberlain find absurd yet necessary about desertion in the army?
6. What is the cliche surrounding the Southern reason for fighting in the Civil War and how does Lee oppose this?
7. How does Grant get Meade on his side working together to fight the Confederates?
8. What does Meade's unorthodox flag reveal about himself and Grant?
9. How does Shaara effectively change the mood of Chapter 1 from despair to some possibility for hope?
10. What does Shaara offer immediately to the reader in the introduction that foreshadows the conflicts to come?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"The Last Full Measure" is a military fiction novel. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category?
Essay Topic 2
Shaara uses some important instances of foreshadowing in "The Last Full Measure". Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 3
Shaara uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.
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