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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. Where would Chamberlain have gone had he become a soldier instead of an academic?
(a) Virginia Tech.
(b) He wouldn't have gone to college at all.
(c) MIT.
(d) West Point.

2. What slows Hancock's men's advancement toward Fredericksburg?
(a) Fences and a canal.
(b) Fences.
(c) Fences, a canal, and a horrible snow storm.
(d) A canal.

3. 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 someone misread a telegram.
(c) Because they received orders to do so.
(d) Because they are sustaining very heavy losses.

4. What happens that allows for Hancock to be promoted to command of a division?
(a) Another general is killed.
(b) He starts rumors about other people competing for his job.
(c) He pays the officer wanting the bribe in exchange for the promotion.
(d) He passes his training classes.

5. What does Jackson dream of while recovering from his war wounds?
(a) Being back home with his wife and daughter.
(b) His parents.
(c) His childhood.
(d) Battles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Hamilton do for a living?

2. When does Jackson order his last division into battle at Chancellorsville?

3. What is the name of the regiment Chamberlain joins?

4. What promotion does Chamberlain receive after Fredericksburg?

5. Where is Chamberlain nearly killed during his first battle?

(see the answer key)

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