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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does General Johnston resign to fight for?
(a) No one; he doesn't want any part of the war.
(b) The Confederacy.
(c) The Union.
(d) Whoever offers him a bigger promotion.

3. Where does Hancock wait so long to get orders from during his time in Los Angeles?
(a) From Texas.
(b) From Washington.
(c) From the governor of California.
(d) From Virginia.

4. Who is General Twiggs?
(a) Lee's brother.
(b) Lee's commander.
(c) Lee's father-in-law.
(d) Lee's brother-in-law.

5. Where does Jackson teach when he is first introduced in "Gods and Generals"?
(a) Harvard.
(b) The U.S. Naval Academy.
(c) Virginia Tech.
(d) The Virginia Military Academy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mira?

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

3. Why must Hancock wait so long for orders?

4. Which side does Hancock decide to fight for?

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

(see the answer key)

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