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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. Where does Hancock's brigade unload as part of the army attacking Richmond?
(a) Hayes Valley.
(b) New York City.
(c) Outside of Yorktown.
(d) Washington, D.C.

2. What does Mr. Hamilton do for a living?
(a) Farms.
(b) Owns and runs a newspaper.
(c) Provides ammunition to the military.
(d) Rubs elbows with famous, rich people.

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

4. What kind of teacher is Jackson portrayed as?
(a) An amazing one.
(b) One his students all admire.
(c) An awkward one.
(d) One who is very receptive to student feedback.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When do Hancock and his men attack Richmond?

2. What command does the governor of Virginia give Lee when they first meet?

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

4. Who is Sam Houston?

5. When does Hancock finally arrive in Washington to begin serving in the war?

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