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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 does Hancock wait so long to get orders from during his time in Los Angeles?
(a) From Virginia.
(b) From the governor of California.
(c) From Texas.
(d) From Washington.

2. Who commands the division that goes in front of Hancock's at Fredericksburg?
(a) General Deustch.
(b) General Espana.
(c) General French.
(d) General English.

3. What does Chamberlain ask the governor when he goes to the state capital after leaving Bowdoin?
(a) For a passport.
(b) For a law that will allow people like him to serve more easily.
(c) For some mercy for his family.
(d) For a commission in the army.

4. What does General Burnside do when he encounters Jackson's men by the swamp during the battle of Fredericksburg?
(a) Advance further north.
(b) Advance further west.
(c) Advance further east.
(d) Advance further south.

5. Contrary to media reports, how many men does John Brown have with him during his "uprising"?
(a) Only a few dozen.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) Just one (his brother).
(d) Thousands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Johnston come to Los Angeles when Hancock and Armistead are still there?

2. Who is General George McClellan?

3. What position does Davis first promote Lee to?

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

5. How many divisions does Lee leave behind to defend the hills overlooking Fredericksburg when he leaves toward Chancellorsville?

(see the answer key)

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