1st test details

Tests will be given in your regular discussion section time and room on Thursday, Sept. 27 or Friday, Sept. 28, depending on your section. You will need something to write with and on, either blue examination booklets ("blue books") -- these are available at the University Bookstore -- or loose notebook paper. Bring a stapler if you plan to use the latter. You will need to hand in your test form with your answers to prevent any sharing between students in different sections.

The test will be half IDs and half short-answer (2 or 3 paragraphs) questions. See Sarah's post below for pointers on how to write IDs. The main thing is to be logical, thorough, and specific in your answers, naming names, dates, and places. Plan to spend the whole 50 minutes writing.

The first test will cover:

• All the lectures through Sept. 27 (that's right, the day the test begins), including the videos.
  
• Readings listed on the syllabus, including the online reader, through the week of Sept. 20.
• This means basically everything up through colonial Virginia & the Pilgrims.

I will be in the Memorial Union dining/coffee area after class Tuesday (until at least 12) to help with any questions