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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 army does Lee belong to when he is first introduce in "Gods and Generals"?
(a) The U.S. Army.
(b) The Mexican Army.
(c) None; this is a trick question.
(d) The Confederacy.

2. What promotion does McClellan give Hancock when Hancock first arrives in Washington?
(a) From Captain to Brigadier General.
(b) From Lieutenant to Colonel.
(c) From General to Colonel.
(d) From Colonel to Lieutenant.

3. Why does Hooker decide to have his men stop attacking around Chancellorsville?
(a) He has gone insane.
(b) He has lost his nerve.
(c) He knows he is greatly outnumbered.
(d) He wants to wait for reinforcements.

4. How are Lee's hands injured?
(a) They suffer from frostbite because he refuses to leave his troops.
(b) He has really bad arthritis.
(c) He is shot.
(d) In a horse accident.

5. Where is Chamberlain hunting when the novel opens up?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Maine.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Manhattan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who let's Longstreet and his corps know that he will soon arrive across the Rappahannock to help with defense?

2. What position is Lee offered in the US military as the civil war threatens to start?

3. What command does the governor of Virginia give Lee when they first meet?

4. Why must Hancock wait so long for orders?

5. What kind of teacher is Jackson portrayed as?

(see the answer key)

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