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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Anxious for the Fray.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the 7th Vermont was called forward in June 1862, which of the following regiments pouted while Vermont celebrated?
(a) 12th Connecticut.
(b) 9th Pennsylvania.
(c) 2nd Ohio.
(d) 14th Vermont.

2. In the discussion of the physiological effects of warfare, a chemical reaction in the adrenal gland causes which of the following to be released?
(a) Red blood cells.
(b) Norepinephrine.
(c) Glucose.
(d) Cortisol.

3. In May 1861, a lieutenant in a Pennsylvania regiment wrote he would not enlist for a period longer than ________, unless his country needed him, in which case he'd enlist for life.
(a) 9 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 2 years.

4. As McPherson discusses the officer in the 4th Alabama, who was determined to fight a "black republican" leader, he reveals that leader is what relation to him?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Brother-in-law.
(c) Grandson.
(d) Cousin.

5. 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) Stragglers.
(c) Skulkers.
(d) Sneaks.

Short Answer Questions

1. When discussing Jesse Beecher's service record, McPherson states that he fought in all BUT WHICH of the following states?

2. When McPherson and his cousin visit the four Civil War battlefields near Fredericksburg, Virginia, he notes that it is the day after which of the following holidays?

3. When discussing various war memoirs, McPherson mentions that Wilbur Fisk, of the 2nd Vermont, wrote which of the following?

4. 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?

5. When discussing soldiers not eager to fight, McPherson says derogatory comments about these men came from officers who had enlisted for all BUT WHICH of these reasons?

(see the answer key)

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