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

2. In the explanation of the Rebel Yell, McPherson quotes a soldier from which state who had said he would never yell during battle, but had anyway?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Rhode Island.
(d) Virginia.

3. Which of the following states had the strongest convictions about the war, according to the descriptions of Southern motivations for war?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Maryland.
(d) Mississippi.

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

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?
(a) 16.
(b) 8.
(c) 5.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. During the discussion of primary group cohesion, a soldier in the 122nd New York wrote to his sister in response to how he kept going through all BUT WHICH of these battles?

5. During the discussion of leadership, a captain in the 1st North Carolina told his daughter ___________ that he would not be a tree dodger.

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