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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. Who is J.E.B. Stuart when he is first introduced.
(a) Lee's cavalry commander.
(b) The Confederate Secretary of War.
(c) Lee's personal assistant.
(d) Lee's secretary.

2. How long does it take Lee and his army to defeat the army that threatened Richmond from the east?
(a) Six months.
(b) Seven months.
(c) One day.
(d) Seven days.

3. In the first battle over Richmond, how many men does the Union have?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 700,000.
(c) 70,000.
(d) 7,000.

4. Who arrives as back-up for Hancock as he is guarding his charge?
(a) His friends from town.
(b) Neither his friends nor the infantry.
(c) The U.S. infantry.
(d) Both the U.S. infantry and his friends from town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who travels with Lee en route to meet up with Jackson before the Second Battle of Bull Run?

2. Where does McClellan keep his army after Lee retreats?

3. What provides McClellan with yet another excuse to keep his troops stationary after Lee retreats?

4. Who delivers the request from the Secretary of War to Lee?

5. Who trains Chamberlain and his regiment?

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