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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Lee (October-December 1863): Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the novel begin?
(a) 20 days after the defeat.
(b) 10 days after the defeat.
(c) 20 days before the defeat.
(d) 10 days before the defeat.

2. What was not thorough enough according to Hill that caused the failed attack at Bristol?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Reconnaissance.
(c) Planning.
(d) Fighting.

3. Who had pressed the Federal soldiers hard at Chickamauga?
(a) Sherman.
(b) Bragg.
(c) Joyce.
(d) Lee.

4. Who is the first military commander for the Federal forces?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Grant.
(c) Davis.
(d) Chamberlain.

5. Where does Chamberlain return by train?
(a) New Brunswick.
(b) Boston.
(c) Portland.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Chamberlain almost faint in Fannie's arms?

2. Who has been criticized as losing the Battle of Gettysburg?

3. What does Shaara employ to illustrate the battles that led to the failure at Bristol?

4. Who dismisses Hill's apology for the failed attack at Bristol?

5. Who denies a military commander's request for leadership after Gettysburg?

(see the answer key)

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