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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 in charge of the U.S. forces when Texas secedes?
(a) General Winfield Scott.
(b) General Washington.
(c) General Lee.
(d) No one at first because things are very chaotic.

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

3. Who is Sam Houston?
(a) The governor of Texas.
(b) The mayor of the town that will later be called Houston.
(c) The governor of California.
(d) The mayor of Los Angeles.

4. What is Hancock in charge of when he is first introduced in the novel?
(a) Top-secret military plans.
(b) Protecting government personnel.
(c) A supply post filled with weapons and supplies.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

5. What rank does Lee make Jackson when he comes seeking an appointment?
(a) Major.
(b) Private.
(c) Colonel.
(d) General.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Chamberlain's regiment have to train until it is sent to Washington?

2. From whose point of view is the letter written that informs Lee that his wife has had a baby girl?

3. What happens that allows for Hancock to be promoted to command of a division?

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

5. Who finally relieves McClellan of command for the last time?

(see the answer key)

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