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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four, Chapter 44-47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take Lee and his army to defeat the army that threatened Richmond from the east?
(a) Six months.
(b) Seven months.
(c) One day.
(d) Seven days.

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

3. What happens to Colonel Ames during the battle of Fredericksburg?
(a) He runs away in terror.
(b) He is called away to take command of another unit.
(c) He is killed.
(d) He is exposed as a traitor.

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

5. How does Lee finally find out about how the Battle of Bull Run went?
(a) From a soldier departing a train.
(b) From a conversation in a coffee shop.
(c) From a telegram.
(d) From the radio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Johnston before he loses command of the army?

2. What slows Hancock's men's advancement toward Fredericksburg?

3. Who is Lewis Armistead?

4. What unit is Chamberlain put in charge of after Fredericksburg?

5. Where does Lee order Jackson to get his troops before the Second Battle of Bull Run?

(see the answer key)

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