View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event leaves Lee in charge of his family estate?
(a) The death of his mother-in-law.
(b) The death of his mother.
(c) The death of his father.
(d) The death of his father-in-law.

2. Who calls Lee back once Texas votes to secede?
(a) Idaho.
(b) California.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Washington.

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

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

5. Who serves as a protective force to make sure there is no trouble during John Brown's execution?
(a) The Virginia Military Academy faculty.
(b) The Virginia Military Academy students.
(c) The Virginia Military Academy staff.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hancock in charge of when he is first introduced in the novel?

2. On what date does the presidential election take place?

3. When does Virginia secede from the union?

4. Where is Chamberlain hunting when the novel opens up?

5. Who is General Twiggs?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 247 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample