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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. How could McClellan's military strategy best be defined?
(a) Cunning.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Aggressive.

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

3. What does Hancock tell his men to do when they (appear to) retreat from their attack on Richmond?
(a) Play their drums extra loud.
(b) Walk, not run.
(c) Walk backwards so no one shoots them in the back.
(d) Look as panicked as they can.

4. Who is Lewis Armistead?
(a) An old friend of Lee's.
(b) An old friend of Hancock's.
(c) An old friend of Jackson's.
(d) An old friend of Chamberlain's.

5. When do Hancock and his men attack Richmond?
(a) In May.
(b) In December.
(c) In August.
(d) In January.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Chamberlain nearly killed during his first battle?

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

4. Who does General Johnston resign to fight for?

5. What provides McClellan with yet another excuse to keep his troops stationary after Lee retreats?

(see the answer key)

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