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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. What animal is Chamberlain hunting when the novel opens?
(a) Fox.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Deer.
(d) Moose.

2. Where are Lee's army located near Fredericksburg after the battle of Chancellorsville?
(a) In the homes of the residents.
(b) Throughout the thick woods.
(c) In government buildings and inns.
(d) In a large field they took over from a farmer.

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

4. What surprised Jackson about the swamp he left alone during the battle of Fredericksburg?
(a) It is frozen solid.
(b) It has crocodiles in it.
(c) It has poisonous snakes.
(d) It has a secret bridge for the soldiers to cross.

5. After he is put in command of the Confederate Army, who does Lee put in charge of his two corps?
(a) Johnston and Larkspur.
(b) Barton and Gen. Davis.
(c) Johnson and Longfellow.
(d) Jackson and Longstreet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does General Sumner speak to about his concern about General Burnside's plan to cross the river?

2. Why does the Union army retreat and create a defensive line around Chancellorsville?

3. What do Jackson's men do after they hear of his death?

4. What does Jackson dream of while recovering from his war wounds?

5. What rank does Lee hold when he is first introduced in "Gods and Generals"?

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