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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date does the presidential election take place?
(a) November 6, 1900.
(b) November 6, 1845.
(c) November 6, 1886.
(d) November 6, 1860.

2. Who delivers the request from the Secretary of War to Lee?
(a) Chamberlain.
(b) J.E.B. Stuart.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Washington.

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

4. 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 not resist.
(c) That if California secedes, the army will resist.
(d) That if Texas secedes, the army will resist.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What kind of teacher is Jackson portrayed as?

4. When does Virginia secede from the union?

5. What position is Lee offered in the US military as the civil war threatens to start?

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