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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. 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) Look as panicked as they can.
(d) Walk backwards so no one shoots them in the back.

2. How does Johnston wish to defend Richmond when it comes under attack from the Union?
(a) This is a trick question; Richmond never comes under attack.
(b) By retreating more.
(c) By fleeing so his forces can attack under cover of darkness.
(d) By advancing more.

3. What does Hamilton tell Hancock the new state of California will be called?
(a) The Great Nation of California.
(b) The Great Nationstate of California.
(c) Californina.
(d) The California Republic.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dr. Junkin?

2. Where does Lee first meet with the governor of Virginia?

3. What position does Davis first promote Lee to?

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

5. What delays the Union Army in the north during the first battle over Richmond?

(see the answer key)

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