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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, We Know That We are Supported at Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The end of "Chapter 4: If I Flinched I Was Ruined" says Civil War soldiers came from a society that prized all BUT WHICH of the following?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Obedience.
(c) Self-reliance.
(d) Individualism.

2. As "Chapter 6: A Band of Brothers" opens, McPherson says that Civil War soldiers wrote much about all BUT WHICH of these synonyms?
(a) Tenacity.
(b) Valor.
(c) Courage.
(d) Bravery.

3. During the discussion of what sustained soldiers during the Civil War, which of the following played a large part in maintaining morale?
(a) Battles.
(b) Parties.
(c) Mail.
(d) Religion.

4. When a Pennsylvania cavalry corporal wrote his mother in 1863, he listed his obligations to duty. In what position did he place his obligation to his mother?
(a) 3rd.
(b) 4th.
(c) 2nd.
(d) 1st.

5. Which of the following Generals retrieved his character during the Battle of Fair Oaks?
(a) General Willis Gorman.
(b) General Lewis Armistead.
(c) General Mercer Tomlinson.
(d) General James Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his discussion of duty, what does McPherson say Confederate soldiers are more likely to speak of?

2. After the battle of Fredericksburg, the 10th New York had fought six battles in as many months and had lost all but how many men?

3. In May 1864 the 7th New York was delighted to be ordered into action; they were less excited nine months later after having lost how many men?

4. After the attack on Fort Sumter, all BUT WHICH of the following states joined the other seven Southern states that had seceded prior to April, 1861?

5. During the discussion of the hardships for soldiers' wives, how many married men does McPherson say voluntarily enlisted to fight the war?

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