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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, A Band of Brothers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When McPherson recounts the tale of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, what name does he say she enlisted under?
(a) Lyons Rose.
(b) Thomas Lyons.
(c) Lyons Wakeman.
(d) Teddy Wakefield.

2. In his discussion of his ancestor, Jesse Beecher, McPherson says that in 1862 Beecher enlisted with the 112th New York at what age?
(a) 37.
(b) 25.
(c) 19.
(d) 43.

3. How many children does McPherson report that Jesse Beecher had when he enlisted with the 112th New York in 1862?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

4. During "Chapter 5: Religion is What Makes Brave Soldiers," which military historian is quoted from his book, "Men Against Fire"?
(a) James Martin.
(b) T. Michael Parrish.
(c) S.L.A. Marshall.
(d) Stephen D. Engle.

5. As McPherson discusses religion's role in the Civil War, he notes that a lieutenant from New Jersey who fought in the conflict was what religion?
(a) Mormon.
(b) Atheist.
(c) Quaker.
(d) Jewish.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the battle of Shiloh, which of the following Generals for the 53rd Ohio, promised his men--after an hour lecture--that they would fight with artillery behind them in the next battle?

2. According to "Chapter 4: If I Flinched I Was Ruined," the ultimate test of leadership was what?

3. As McPherson recounts the experience of Patrick Cronan, he says that Cronan was a "street bully" who was eventually court martialed and made to wear a board with what word?

4. While talking about good-luck charms, McPherson notes there were few _____________ in the Civil War.

5. During the battle of Fredericksburg, from which state was the corporal who wrote his diary that he was sick, and if not for being thought a sneak, he wouldn't be in the ranks that day?

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