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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, On the Altar of My Country.

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) Donkey.
(b) Bear.
(c) Elephant.
(d) Canary.

2. During "Chapter 6: A Band of Brothers," McPherson notes that studies of combat motivation have shown the need of soldiers to prove themselves to wane after how many battles?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

3. When comparing the American Patriots of 1776 to the "Southern Patriots" of 1861, McPherson notes that a famous quote by which of the following was a favorite Southern cry?
(a) James Madison.
(b) Patrick Henry.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) John Adams.

4. During the Seven Days battles, the 83rd Pennsylvania suffered what percentage of casualties?
(a) 75%.
(b) 50%.
(c) 98%.
(d) 25%.

5. During the discussion of leadership, which of the following Generals had a very different reputation at Gettysburg than he had earlier at Malvern Hill?
(a) General Lewis Armistead.
(b) General Mercer Tomlinson.
(c) General Willis Gorman.
(d) General James Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the discussion of the conflict between love of family and love of country, McPherson quotes an Alabama soldier as saying he worried for his wife if they failed. What was his wife's name?

2. In the discussion of the officers' views on training, which of the following did a captain in the 85th New York NOT believe would get men to fight well?

3. When discussing the mark of honor, which of the following did Civil War soldiers most wish to avoid?

4. When discussing Southern motives for fighting, McPherson mentions a farmer in the 26th Tennessee who said that all BUT WHICH of the following were at stake?

5. From which state was the sergeant, three times wounded, stationed near Vicksburg who described debates in his brigade during the winter of 1863-1964?

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