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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. Why does Johnston come to Los Angeles when Hancock and Armistead are still there?
(a) To move permanently.
(b) To get as far away from the fighting as possible.
(c) To try to make it in the movie industry before war breaks out.
(d) To try to convince them to join his side.

2. What has left Lee's wife crippled?
(a) An accident.
(b) Arthritis.
(c) Polio.
(d) A heart attack.

3. Where does Hancock wait so long to get orders from during his time in Los Angeles?
(a) From the governor of California.
(b) From Washington.
(c) From Texas.
(d) From Virginia.

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

5. What does Houston tell Lee when they first meet?
(a) That if California secedes, the army will not resist.
(b) That if Texas secedes, the army will resist.
(c) That if Texas secedes, the army will not resist.
(d) That if California secedes, the army will resist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Johnston cut off to Richmond during the first battle for control over the city?

2. What does Lee have to do after he transitions Virginia's forces into the main army?

3. What animal is Chamberlain hunting when the novel opens?

4. When does Virginia secede from the union?

5. What kind of hostess is Mira described as?

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