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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. What surprised Jackson about the swamp he left alone during the battle of Fredericksburg?
(a) It has a secret bridge for the soldiers to cross.
(b) It has crocodiles in it.
(c) It has poisonous snakes.
(d) It is frozen solid.

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

3. What rank does Lee make Jackson when he comes seeking an appointment?
(a) Private.
(b) Colonel.
(c) General.
(d) Major.

4. What does Hancock expect to be ordered to do after he is promoted to command of a division?
(a) Attack.
(b) Retreat.
(c) Move to Washington, DC.
(d) Resign.

5. Who is Kilrain?
(a) Chamberlain's enemy.
(b) Chamberlain's brother.
(c) One of Chamberlain's sargeants.
(d) Chamberlain's personal assistant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Colonel Ames during the battle of Fredericksburg?

2. Who tells the regiment that McClellan thinks they won a great victory even though they took heavy losses?

3. Who arrives with Longstreet and his troops across the Rappahannock River?

4. Who is A.P. Hill in relation to Jackson?

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

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