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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. Who is Lieutenant Walter Taylor?
(a) Lee's new aide once he becomes commander of Virginia's forces.
(b) A spy for the north that only the reader knows about.
(c) Lee's most trusted military adviser.
(d) Lee's brother-in-law.

2. What position does Davis first promote Lee to?
(a) Four-Star General.
(b) Master General.
(c) Lieutenant Colonel.
(d) Brigadier General.

3. What does Major Armistead ask in a message to Hancock after Hancock meets with Hamilton?
(a) That he be sent reinforcements right away.
(b) That he be allowed to marry Hancock's daughter.
(c) That he be invited to dinner.
(d) That he never be contacted again.

4. Who let's Longstreet and his corps know that he will soon arrive across the Rappahannock to help with defense?
(a) Hancock.
(b) Chamberlain.
(c) Lee.
(d) Jackson.

5. What does Johnston cut off to Richmond during the first battle for control over the city?
(a) All communication.
(b) The food supply.
(c) All electricity.
(d) The water supply.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hancock's brigade unload as part of the army attacking Richmond?

2. Who is General Twiggs?

3. Who arrives with Longstreet and his troops across the Rappahannock River?

4. What delays the Union Army in the north during the first battle over Richmond?

5. After Chamberlain's first battle, when does Lee's army withdraw?

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