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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. What does Hancock tell his men to do when they (appear to) retreat from their attack on Richmond?
(a) Play their drums extra loud.
(b) Look as panicked as they can.
(c) Walk, not run.
(d) Walk backwards so no one shoots them in the back.

2. Who is Sam Houston?
(a) The governor of Texas.
(b) The governor of California.
(c) The mayor of the town that will later be called Houston.
(d) The mayor of Los Angeles.

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

4. Who delivers the request from the Secretary of War to Lee?
(a) Washington.
(b) Chamberlain.
(c) Jackson.
(d) J.E.B. Stuart.

5. What is Chamberlain and his men's assignment during their first battle?
(a) To stay in reserve.
(b) To pose as spies.
(c) To be on the front line.
(d) To scout out the other side's locations.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do Hancock and his men have to wait until attacking Richmond (once they arrive into position)?

2. What happens that allows for Hancock to be promoted to command of a division?

3. Where is Bowdoin College located?

4. What does Major Armistead ask in a message to Hancock after Hancock meets with Hamilton?

5. Contrary to media reports, how many men does John Brown have with him during his "uprising"?

(see the answer key)

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