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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. What rank does Lee make Jackson when he comes seeking an appointment?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Private.
(c) General.
(d) Major.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Houston tell Lee when they first meet?

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

3. Who is Sam Houston?

4. What kind of hostess is Mira described as?

5. Where does Hancock wait so long to get orders from during his time in Los Angeles?

(see the answer key)

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