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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Chapters 16-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many troops does McClellan tell Hancock Lincoln has called for as the war begins?
(a) 25,000.
(b) 7,500.
(c) 2,500.
(d) 75,000.

2. When does "Gods and Generals" begin?
(a) Near the end of the war.
(b) A few years into the war.
(c) After the war.
(d) A few years before the war.

3. Where does Jackson teach when he is first introduced in "Gods and Generals"?
(a) The Virginia Military Academy.
(b) Virginia Tech.
(c) Harvard.
(d) The U.S. Naval Academy.

4. Who does General Johnston resign to fight for?
(a) Whoever offers him a bigger promotion.
(b) The Confederacy.
(c) The Union.
(d) No one; he doesn't want any part of the war.

5. What position is Lee offered in the US military as the civil war threatens to start?
(a) None; he quits before anyone can make him an offer.
(b) None; he is fired.
(c) Second in command.
(d) First in command.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Hamilton do for a living?

2. Which side does Hancock decide to fight for?

3. What does Major Armistead ask in a message to Hancock after Hancock meets with Hamilton?

4. Who is Sam Houston?

5. What rank does Lee make Jackson when he comes seeking an appointment?

(see the answer key)

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