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

2. Who serves as a protective force to make sure there is no trouble during John Brown's execution?
(a) The Virginia Military Academy staff.
(b) The Virginia Military Academy students.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) The Virginia Military Academy faculty.

3. What is Hancock in charge of when he is first introduced in the novel?
(a) Protecting government personnel.
(b) A supply post filled with weapons and supplies.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) Top-secret military plans.

4. Where is the Union trying to bring troops in from before the Second Battle of Bull Run?
(a) California.
(b) Anywhere they can.
(c) Texas.
(d) The battles along the James River.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must Hancock wait so long for orders?

2. From whose point of view is the letter written that informs Lee that his wife has had a baby girl?

3. Who is General George McClellan?

4. Who is Dr. Junkin?

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

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