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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is in charge of the U.S. forces when Texas secedes?
(a) General Lee.
(b) General Washington.
(c) General Winfield Scott.
(d) No one at first because things are very chaotic.

2. What is Chamberlain and his men's assignment during their first battle?
(a) To scout out the other side's locations.
(b) To stay in reserve.
(c) To be on the front line.
(d) To pose as spies.

3. What does Major Armistead ask in a message to Hancock after Hancock meets with Hamilton?
(a) That he be invited to dinner.
(b) That he never be contacted again.
(c) That he be sent reinforcements right away.
(d) That he be allowed to marry Hancock's daughter.

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

5. During what war does "Gods and Generals" take place?
(a) The Revolutionary War.
(b) The American Civil War.
(c) The Mexican Civil War.
(d) World War I.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of teacher is Jackson portrayed as?

2. How do the Union troops under McClellan withdraw from their attack of Richmond?

3. What does Houston tell Lee when they first meet?

4. What does Hamilton tell Hancock the new state of California will be called?

5. Who visits McClellan has he and his troops stay put after Lee retreats?

Short Essay Questions

1. How successful is Chamberlain during his hunting trip when he is first introduced in the text?

2. What happens to Lee's belongings while he is in Texas after the election?

3. What happens after Lincoln comes to visit McClellan on the battlefield?

4. What is tricky about Hancock's arrive in Yorktown before the first battle over Richmond?

5. In what situation does Lee learn that Texas wants to secede from the union?

6. What does the Secretary of War order Lee to do after he summons him?

7. How do the leaders of Bowdoin College respond to Chamberlain's speech to his students about joining the war?

8. Who is Mr. Hamilton?

9. What kind of expectations are made clear when Lee is given command of Virginia's provisional army?

10. What does Taylor request of Lee shortly after the war begins?

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