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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Slavery Must be Cleaned Out.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As McPherson describes how soldiers on both sides were spoiling for a fight, he mentions an expression denoting exciting experiences: see the _________?
(a) Canary.
(b) Elephant.
(c) Donkey.
(d) Bear.

2. According to "Chapter 9: Slavery Must be Cleaned Out," what fraction of Union soldiers came from Democratic backgrounds?
(a) 2/5.
(b) 1/5.
(c) 4/5.
(d) 3/5.

3. In "Chapter 3: Anxious for the Fray," soldiers on both sides were afraid the war would be over before they had a chance to do anything, a fear written by a recruit from which regiment?
(a) 8th Georgia.
(b) 2nd Michigan.
(c) 23rd Virginia.
(d) 18th Mississippi.

4. Toward the end of "Chapter 6: A Band of Brothers," McPherson quotes which of the following theorists in relation to ideal primary groups?
(a) Edward Millicent.
(b) Omar Bartov.
(c) William Jennings.
(d) J.R. Merkins.

5. After the discussion of "short-timers" psychology, the author notes the pride and honor of a soldier were bound up with the pride and honor of all BUT WHICH of these?
(a) State.
(b) Nation.
(c) Family.
(d) Regiment.

Short Answer Questions

1. After a Texas soldier wrote his wife in 1863 that he hoped a friend would shoot him if ever he showed the "white feather," he was killed during which of these battles?

2. In 1864, an officer in which regiment wrote of a successful attack on Confederate lines, defending the Weldon Railroad near Petersburg?

3. Having discussed how the eagerness for battle faded, McPherson goes on to say that soldiers turned to the most pervasive presence: ________?

4. When the 7th Vermont was called forward in June 1862, which of the following regiments pouted while Vermont celebrated?

5. After the battle of Chancellorville, a lieutenant in the 17th Connecticut wrote home that the captain had resigned and gone home; what was the captain's name?

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