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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, Chapters 27-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Chamberlain and his men's assignment during their first battle?
(a) To pose as spies.
(b) To be on the front line.
(c) To stay in reserve.
(d) To scout out the other side's locations.

2. Who is General Johnston when the Civil War resumes after the Battle of Bull Run?
(a) The president of the Confederacy.
(b) Lee's personal assistant.
(c) The vice president of the Confederacy.
(d) The commander of the Confederate Army.

3. Who is Dr. Junkin?
(a) Jackson's father.
(b) An old neighbor of Jackson's.
(c) Jackson's former father-in-law.
(d) An old military colleague of Jackson's.

4. How long do Hancock and his men have to wait until attacking Richmond (once they arrive into position)?
(a) Nearly a year.
(b) One week.
(c) Nearly a month.
(d) Only one day.

5. What kinds of men are killed as the Union army tries to set up bridges to cross the Rappahannock River?
(a) The bodyguards.
(b) Men on horseback.
(c) The engineers.
(d) The slaves being forced to build the bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must Hancock wait so long for orders?

2. Who does General Johnston resign to fight for?

3. Who tells the regiment that McClellan thinks they won a great victory even though they took heavy losses?

4. Who is General Twiggs?

5. How long does McClellan keep his army inactive after Lee's retreat?

(see the answer key)

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