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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. On what date does the Union army try to cross the Rappahannock River?
(a) May 11.
(b) April 11.
(c) December 11.
(d) February 11.

2. Where is Hancock posted when he is first introduced in the novel?
(a) In Mexico City.
(b) In the frontier city of Boise, Idaho.
(c) In the frontier city of Los Angeles.
(d) In Tijuana, guarding the Mexican/American border.

3. What does Lee have to do after he transitions Virginia's forces into the main army?
(a) Not much.
(b) Get them all to learn how to read and write.
(c) Convince them to take a cut in pay.
(d) Train them all on hand-to-hand combat.

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

5. Who arrives as back-up for Hancock as he is guarding his charge?
(a) His friends from town.
(b) The U.S. infantry.
(c) Neither his friends nor the infantry.
(d) Both the U.S. infantry and his friends from town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Johnston come to Los Angeles when Hancock and Armistead are still there?

2. Why must Hancock wait so long for orders?

3. Who is Lewis Armistead?

4. When does Virginia secede from the union?

5. Where are Jackson and his men posted when Richmond comes under attack in the early part of the war?

(see the answer key)

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