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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As "Chapter 9: Slavery Must be Cleaned Out" opens, McPherson says a Texas private predicted Confederate victory how long before General Lee surrendered at Appomattox?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 4 weeks.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 6 months.

2. In the discussion of Lincoln's idea that the United States represented the last best hope for the survival of republican government, the world is bestrode by all BUT WHICH of these?
(a) Despots.
(b) Emperors.
(c) Tyrants.
(d) Kings.

3. During Stonewall Jackson's Shenandoah Valley campaign in 1862, some of his men fought five battles in addition to marching how many miles in a single month?
(a) 260.
(b) 85.
(c) 140.
(d) 350.

4. While talking about the difficulties wives left behind faced, McPherson mentions a sergeant in the 21st Ohio whose wife had written that "your country's cause is my cause." What was her name?
(a) Jenny.
(b) MaryAnn.
(c) Minie.
(d) Elizabeth.

5. When McPherson says that Confederates sought to preserve their honor by killing black soldiers who tried to surrender, which place is NOT a documented occurrence of massacres?
(a) Plymouth.
(b) Fort Pillow.
(c) Poison Springs.
(d) Port Royal.

Short Answer Questions

1. As "Chapter 11: Vengeance Will be Our Motto" opens, which is an essential component, according to McPherson, of the masculine code of honor?

2. During the discussion of the American volunteers in the Spanish Civil War, what percentage found that "belief in war aims" helped overcome the fear of battle?

3. After discussing Civil War soldiers' convictions, what commodity does McPherson say was most sought-after in camp, second to letters from home?

4. From which state was the sergeant, three times wounded, stationed near Vicksburg who described debates in his brigade during the winter of 1863-1964?

5. As "Chapter 10: We Know That We are Supported at Home" opens, which of the following is NOT one of the main sources of combat motivation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Northern soldiers initially respond when Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

2. At the close of "Chapter 12: The Same Holy Cause," what final lessons does McPherson hope readers take from the book?

3. Describe the information and political education level maintained by soldiers in "Chapter 7: On the Altar of My Country."

4. What difference did class and education make in terms of support when Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

5. Explain the phenomenon of "dry rot," as discussed in "Chapter 10: We Know That We Are Supported at Home."

6. After discussing how the conflict between love of family and love of country was a major concern for many Confederate soldiers, how does McPherson say the men resolved this dichotomy?

7. McPherson denies, in the discussion of liberty, that Southern soldiers were obsessed with slavery. What statistical evidence does he supply to support this?

8. In the discussion of revenge, why does McPherson say that the Confederate army was more motivated by hatred and revenge than the Union?

9. Based on the discussion of post-traumatic stress disorder, how likely does McPherson consider the possibility that many regiments suffered from this now well-acknowledged psychological issue?

10. In what way did the Confederate soldiers identify with the Founding Fathers in the discussion of the concept of liberty?

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