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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four, Chapter 44-47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprised Jackson about the swamp he left alone during the battle of Fredericksburg?
(a) It is frozen solid.
(b) It has poisonous snakes.
(c) It has a secret bridge for the soldiers to cross.
(d) It has crocodiles in it.

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

3. What is Hancock told will happen if Lincoln wins the election?
(a) That civil war will break out.
(b) That he will be assassinated.
(c) That civil war will be avoided.
(d) That Hancock will be promoted.

4. Who trains Chamberlain and his regiment?
(a) Colonel Arms.
(b) Colonel Avery.
(c) Colonel Annex.
(d) Colonel Ames.

5. What does Jackson do during John Brown's execution?
(a) Pretend he doesn't see what is happening.
(b) Pray for his soul.
(c) Fire his rifle.
(d) Sing.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Hancock get promoted to command of a division?

2. What does Hancock expect to be ordered to do after he is promoted to command of a division?

3. Who is J.E.B. Stuart when he is first introduced.

4. On what date does the Union army try to cross the Rappahannock River?

5. Where does Hancock assemble his troops to prepare for the battle at Fredericksburg?

(see the answer key)

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