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

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

3. What does one of Lee's freed slaves request?
(a) That he be allowed to travel to Canada.
(b) That he be allowed to buy his brother.
(c) That he be allowed to fight for the North.
(d) That he be allowed to still work for Lee.

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

5. How is John Brown executed?
(a) By hanging.
(b) By lethal injection.
(c) By rifle.
(d) By drowning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lieutenant Walter Taylor?

2. What kind of hostess is Mira described as?

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

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

5. Where would Chamberlain have gone had he become a soldier instead of an academic?

(see the answer key)

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