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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapters 23-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Hancock's brigade unload as part of the army attacking Richmond?
(a) Washington, D.C.
(b) Hayes Valley.
(c) Outside of Yorktown.
(d) New York City.

2. Who is General John Pope?
(a) Lee's wife in disguise as a military man.
(b) Lee's best military adviser.
(c) An imaginary character the newspapers create.
(d) The man who replaces McClellan as commander of the Union Army.

3. What does Johnston cut off to Richmond during the first battle for control over the city?
(a) The water supply.
(b) All communication.
(c) The food supply.
(d) All electricity.

4. What happens to McClellan after he withdraws from Richmond?
(a) He is sent to Europe on a diplomatic mission.
(b) He decides to fight for the south.
(c) He dies.
(d) He is relieved of command.

5. Who serves as a protective force to make sure there is no trouble during John Brown's execution?
(a) The Virginia Military Academy students.
(b) The Virginia Military Academy faculty.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) The Virginia Military Academy staff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hancock expect to be ordered to do after he is promoted to command of a division?

2. When do Hancock and his men attack Richmond?

3. Who trains Chamberlain and his regiment?

4. Which side does Armistead decide to fight for?

5. Who is Sam Houston?

(see the answer key)

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