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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four, Chapter 52-55.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the regiment Chamberlain joins?
(a) The Twentysecond Airborne.
(b) The Twentieth Maine.
(c) The Third Battalion.
(d) The Fifteenth Michigan Marines.

3. 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) In a horse accident.
(d) He is shot.

4. What does Jackson do during John Brown's execution?
(a) Pray for his soul.
(b) Fire his rifle.
(c) Sing.
(d) Pretend he doesn't see what is happening.

5. After the first attack on Richmond, what do Lee and Davis do to see what is going on with the troops?
(a) Go undercover.
(b) Send out spies.
(c) Head to the front lines.
(d) Order field reports.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Chamberlain surprised to see when he sets up camp with his new regiment?

2. Where does Jackson teach when he is first introduced in "Gods and Generals"?

3. When do the armies resume fighting after the Battle of Bull Run?

4. What is Hancock told will happen if Lincoln wins the election?

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

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