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

2. Who is General Twiggs?
(a) Lee's father-in-law.
(b) Lee's commander.
(c) Lee's brother-in-law.
(d) Lee's brother.

3. Where does Jackson take up headquarters after Fredericksburg?
(a) The city hall.
(b) The city library.
(c) An abandoned farm house that used to belong to John Adams.
(d) The home of John Corbin.

4. What has left Lee's wife crippled?
(a) Polio.
(b) A heart attack.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) An accident.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Hancock finally arrive in Washington to begin serving in the war?

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

3. What does Johnston cut off to Richmond during the first battle for control over the city?

4. Who is General John Pope?

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

(see the answer key)

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