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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. Where does Hancock wait so long to get orders from during his time in Los Angeles?
(a) From Texas.
(b) From Washington.
(c) From the governor of California.
(d) From Virginia.

2. Who is Dr. Junkin?
(a) Jackson's former father-in-law.
(b) An old military colleague of Jackson's.
(c) Jackson's father.
(d) An old neighbor of Jackson's.

3. Why does the Union army retreat and create a defensive line around Chancellorsville?
(a) Because someone misread a telegram.
(b) Because they are sustaining very heavy losses.
(c) Because they have been told to defend Chancellorsville at all costs.
(d) Because they received orders to do so.

4. When does Virginia secede from the union?
(a) The same day California secedes.
(b) The same day Texas secedes.
(c) The same day Lincoln is assassinated.
(d) The same day Lee resigns from the U.S. military forces.

5. How does Johnston wish to defend Richmond when it comes under attack from the Union?
(a) By advancing more.
(b) By fleeing so his forces can attack under cover of darkness.
(c) By retreating more.
(d) This is a trick question; Richmond never comes under attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Hancock posted when he is first introduced in the novel?

2. When does Hancock get promoted to command of a division?

3. What does Jackson do with his wife before he rides off to war with the Corps of Cadets?

4. Who sends word to Lee that the Union army is crossing the river 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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