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

2. What does Jackson do with his wife before he rides off to war with the Corps of Cadets?
(a) Go on a quick vacation.
(b) Eat a nice dinner out.
(c) Pray.
(d) Flee.

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

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

5. Who is in charge of the U.S. forces when Texas secedes?
(a) General Lee.
(b) No one at first because things are very chaotic.
(c) General Washington.
(d) General Winfield Scott.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Virginia secede from the union?

2. What tragedy has just befallen Jackson when the novel opens?

3. Where is John Brown from?

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

5. During what war does "Gods and Generals" take place?

(see the answer key)

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