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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. In the discussion of the "fighting drunk" terminology, Confederate soldiers were accused of an unlikely combination of whiskey and what?
(a) Acid.
(b) Water.
(c) Gunpowder.
(d) Tobacco leaves.

2. After the story from the soldier who experienced the glaze of war during the battle at Gaines Mill, McPherson notes that another term for this phenomenon is what?
(a) Battle craze.
(b) Enraged glory.
(c) Combat narcosis.
(d) Military insanity.

3. After discussing Civil War soldiers' convictions, what commodity does McPherson say was most sought-after in camp, second to letters from home?
(a) Socks.
(b) Bandages.
(c) Chewing gum.
(d) Newspapers.

4. After the discussion of "short-timers" psychology, McPherson notes what percentage of 3-year enlisted Union soldiers from 1861 reenlisted?
(a) 50%.
(b) 100%.
(c) 75%.
(d) 25%.

5. As "Chapter 4: If I Flinched I Was Ruined" opens, which of the following is NOT a traditional means of motivating soldiers to fight?
(a) Leadership.
(b) Discipline.
(c) Training.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. A private from which state recounted an amazing amount of energy while describing the battle of Gaines Mill?

2. Which of the following was a favorite word of Confederate recruits, during the discussion of their perceived fate, if the South were to be forced back into the Union?

3. Toward the end of "Chapter 6: A Band of Brothers," McPherson quotes which of the following theorists in relation to ideal primary groups?

4. During the discussion of primary group cohesion, McPherson says it has existed since time immemorial but was studied during World War II in all BUT WHICH of these soldiers?

5. As the excitement for battle raced across the country, the governor of Ohio said he could not send the requested thirteen regiments but would send how many?

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