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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, Chapters 34-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Chamberlain surprised to see when he sets up camp with his new regiment?
(a) His grown son.
(b) His brother-in-law.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother.

2. How could McClellan's military strategy best be defined?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Cautious.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Cunning.

3. How long do Hancock and his men have to wait until attacking Richmond (once they arrive into position)?
(a) One week.
(b) Nearly a year.
(c) Nearly a month.
(d) Only one day.

4. Who does Lee immediately tell the good news to when he learns his wife has given birth to a baby girl?
(a) Davis.
(b) Lonstreet.
(c) No one.
(d) Longfellow.

5. Who is Jefferson Davis?
(a) The main commander of Virginia's forces.
(b) The mayor of Richmond.
(c) The President of the Union.
(d) The President of the Confederacy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hancock tell his men to do when they (appear to) retreat from their attack on Richmond?

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

3. Who serves as a protective force to make sure there is no trouble during John Brown's execution?

4. What tragedy has just befallen Jackson when the novel opens?

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

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