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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 tragedy has just befallen Jackson when the novel opens?
(a) His wife has died.
(b) He has just been fired.
(c) He has learned that he is very sick.
(d) His newborn daughter has died.

2. When does "Gods and Generals" begin?
(a) Near the end of the war.
(b) A few years into the war.
(c) After the war.
(d) A few years before the war.

3. Who is Sam Houston?
(a) The mayor of Los Angeles.
(b) The governor of California.
(c) The mayor of the town that will later be called Houston.
(d) The governor of Texas.

4. Contrary to media reports, how many men does John Brown have with him during his "uprising"?
(a) Hundreds.
(b) Only a few dozen.
(c) Just one (his brother).
(d) Thousands.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Hancock posted when he is first introduced in the novel?

2. What does Hamilton tell Hancock the new state of California will be called?

3. When does Virginia secede from the union?

4. What does Jackson do with his wife before he rides off to war with the Corps of Cadets?

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

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