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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. Why must Hancock wait so long for orders?
(a) Because he is a spy now so he needs all the information he can get.
(b) So that he can know which side he is supposed to fight for.
(c) So he knows how much money he can leave his wife before he goes.
(d) Because he does not know what to do or where to go until they arrive.

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

3. Where does Lee first meet with the governor of Virginia?
(a) Arlington.
(b) His estate.
(c) Richmond.
(d) Washington, D.C.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jackson teach when he is first introduced in "Gods and Generals"?

2. What kind of teacher is Jackson portrayed as?

3. What army does Lee belong to when he is first introduce in "Gods and Generals"?

4. What has left Lee's wife crippled?

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

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