1. One of the most terrible battles of the American Civil War was fought in July 1863, at Gettysburg. P. The chief speech on that occasion was given by Edward Everett, a celebrated orator. Q. Lincoln was asked to make a few remarks. R. In November of that year a portion of the battlefield was dedicated as a final resting place for men of both armies who died there. S. Everett s speech lasted 2 hours. Lincoln s for 2 minutes; it was over almost before the crowd realized that it had begun. 6. But the Gettysburg speech is now one of the world s immortal pieces of literature.

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1.	1. One of the most terrible battles of the American Civil War was fought in July 1863, at Gettysburg. P. The chief speech on that occasion was given by Edward Everett, a celebrated orator. Q. Lincoln was asked to make a few remarks. R. In November of that year a portion of the battlefield was dedicated as a final resting place for men of both armies who died there. S. Everett s speech lasted 2 hours. Lincoln s for 2 minutes; it was over almost before the crowd realized that it had begun. 6. But the Gettysburg speech is now one of the world s immortal pieces of literature.
A.	SQRP
B.	RPQS
C.	PQRS
D.	QPSR
Answer» C. PQRS

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