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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, We Were in Earnest.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In July 1861, what battle caused Northern volunteers to flock to the army?
(a) Shiloh.
(b) Chancellorville.
(c) Bull Run.
(d) Gettysburg.

2. When discussing Jesse Beecher's service record, McPherson states that he fought in all BUT WHICH of the following states?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Georgia.

3. In his discussion of those soldiers who were not so heroic, McPherson mentions that these men were referred to as all BUT WHICH of the following?
(a) Snivelers.
(b) Sneaks.
(c) Skulkers.
(d) Stragglers.

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?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Liberty.
(c) Property.
(d) Life.

5. According to the quote from John W. DeForest in "Chapter 1: This War is a Crusade," the man who does not dread to die or be mutilated is a what?
(a) Hero.
(b) Young.
(c) Lunatic.
(d) Religious.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In his discussion of his ancestor, Jesse Beecher, McPherson says that in 1862 Beecher enlisted with the 112th New York at what age?

3. When discussing various war memoirs, McPherson mentions that Union artilleryman John Billings wrote which of the following?

4. When discussing the movie "Gettysburg" and the novel "The Killer Angels," McPherson mentions which man who won the medal of honor for defending Little Big Top?

5. While talking about historically and politically famous individuals who fought the Civil War, McPherson mentions which of the following Ohio Republican leaders?

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