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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 A.P. Hill in relation to Jackson?
(a) His brother.
(b) His subordinate.
(c) His boss.
(d) His colleague.

2. On what date does the Union army try to cross the Rappahannock River?
(a) December 11.
(b) February 11.
(c) May 11.
(d) April 11.

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

4. What kind of hostess is Mira described as?
(a) A rude one.
(b) An excellent one.
(c) A boring one.
(d) A rich one who throws very lavish and over-the-top parties.

5. Who commands the division that goes in front of Hancock's at Fredericksburg?
(a) General Espana.
(b) General English.
(c) General French.
(d) General Deustch.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time passes between when Hancock's men advance and when the Twentieth Main's men advance over the same land at Fredericksburg?

2. When does Jackson think Burnside will start the attack across the Rappahannock River?

3. Where does Hancock's brigade unload as part of the army attacking Richmond?

4. How do the Union troops under McClellan withdraw from their attack of Richmond?

5. In the first battle over Richmond, how many men does the Union have?

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