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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 General Johnston when the Civil War resumes after the Battle of Bull Run?
(a) Lee's personal assistant.
(b) The commander of the Confederate Army.
(c) The president of the Confederacy.
(d) The vice president of the Confederacy.

2. Where does Jackson teach when he is first introduced in "Gods and Generals"?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Virginia Tech.
(c) The Virginia Military Academy.
(d) The U.S. Naval Academy.

3. What does Jackson do during John Brown's execution?
(a) Pray for his soul.
(b) Fire his rifle.
(c) Sing.
(d) Pretend he doesn't see what is happening.

4. Where is the Union trying to bring troops in from before the Second Battle of Bull Run?
(a) Texas.
(b) California.
(c) The battles along the James River.
(d) Anywhere they can.

5. Where are Jackson and his men posted when Richmond comes under attack in the early part of the war?
(a) The Shenandoah Valley.
(b) In Alabama, trying to get to the battle as fast as possible.
(c) Still stuck in Texas.
(d) Hayes Valley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What delays the Union Army in the north during the first battle over Richmond?

2. What does Lee have to do after he transitions Virginia's forces into the main army?

3. Who does General Johnston resign to fight for?

4. What provides McClellan with yet another excuse to keep his troops stationary after Lee retreats?

5. What kind of hostess is Mira described as?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Dr. Junkin and Jackson disagree about the forthcoming civil war?

2. What causes Hancock to suffer defeat after he is promoted to command of a division mid-battle?

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

4. Why is Lee initially disappointed with his promotion to Brigadier General?

5. What happens when Lee's horse spooks after the Second Battle of Bull Run?

6. What happens at Mina's party?

7. How did Lee win the first battle over Richmond?

8. What tension exists in California (in addition to the possibility of civil war) when Hancock is introduced into the text?

9. How does Jackson win the Second Battle of Bull Run?

10. Why is the Confederacy energized by the Battle of Bull Run?

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