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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jackson see General Howard doing for his men during the initial attack outside of Chancellorsville?
(a) Trying to rally them.
(b) Taking care of the wounded.
(c) Killing those who are badly wounded so they don't suffer needlessly.
(d) Praying with his men.

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

3. What promotion does Chamberlain receive after Fredericksburg?
(a) From Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel.
(b) From Colonel to General.
(c) From General to Colonel.
(d) From Colonel to Lieutenant Colonel.

4. Where does Hancock go to warn people that Lee must be up to something during the battle at Chancellorsville?
(a) The telegram office.
(b) Headquarters.
(c) The telegraph office.
(d) Back to his tent.

5. How much time passes between when Hancock's men advance and when the Twentieth Main's men advance over the same land at Fredericksburg?
(a) Two days.
(b) Just seconds; they have joined units.
(c) One week.
(d) A few hours.

6. What to Lee and Jackson use to help them find a road that leads toward the Federal troops outside of Chancellorsville?
(a) A human guide.
(b) A map.
(c) A compass.
(d) A written guide.

7. Who is A.P. Hill in relation to Jackson?
(a) His boss.
(b) His brother.
(c) His colleague.
(d) His subordinate.

8. What happens to A.P. Hill during the battle at Chancellorsville?
(a) He flees in terror.
(b) He is also wounded.
(c) He is exposed as a spy.
(d) He suffers a heart attack on the battlefield.

9. Who does General Sumner speak to about his concern about General Burnside's plan to cross the river?
(a) Davis.
(b) Hancock.
(c) Chamberlain.
(d) Lee.

10. How many divisions does Lee leave behind to defend the hills overlooking Fredericksburg when he leaves toward Chancellorsville?
(a) Five.
(b) Only one.
(c) Ten.
(d) Three.

11. How many ways do Jackson and Lee split their army around Chancellorsville?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

12. What does Hancock think about why the Confederates are attacking him with such a small force outside of Chancellorsville?
(a) He finds it laughable.
(b) It's exactly what he expected would happen.
(c) He is terrified about it.
(d) He finds it confusing.

13. What does Hancock lose during the battle of Chancellorsville?
(a) His Bible.
(b) His left arm.
(c) A beloved letter from his wife.
(d) His horse.

14. Who arrives with Longstreet and his troops across the Rappahannock River?
(a) General Davis.
(b) General Lee.
(c) General Washington.
(d) General Chamberlain.

15. Why can't Lee launch one final attack against the Union troops in Fredericksburg?
(a) They have escaped by the time he attacks.
(b) The men refuse to follow his orders any longer.
(c) He is called away to another battle.
(d) He is assassinated.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Jackson think Burnside will start the attack across the Rappahannock River?

2. Where does Hancock assemble his troops to prepare for the battle at Fredericksburg?

3. Who is left in charge of the Twentieth Maine when Colonel Ames is no longer available?

4. What surprised Jackson about the swamp he left alone during the battle of Fredericksburg?

5. What is Jackson worried the Union soldiers will use as an escape route from the battle at Chancellorsville?

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