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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. When does Jackson order his last division into battle at Chancellorsville?
(a) At nightfall.
(b) Before breakfast.
(c) At lunchtime.
(d) After breakfast.

2. What happens to the war in VIrginia after the battle at Fredericksburg?
(a) It stops for a month of mourning.
(b) Virginia decide to rejoin the union.
(c) It comes to a standstill.
(d) It becomes even more intense.

3. When is Hancock told that Hooker has been wounded during the attack on Chancellorsville?
(a) Just as he is wounded himself.
(b) Just as he loses his hearing from a loud explosion.
(c) Just as his forces begin to flee.
(d) Just as his men make a strong defense.

4. Why does the Union army retreat and create a defensive line around Chancellorsville?
(a) Because they are sustaining very heavy losses.
(b) Because they have been told to defend Chancellorsville at all costs.
(c) Because someone misread a telegram.
(d) Because they received orders to do so.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who let's Longstreet and his corps know that he will soon arrive across the Rappahannock to help with defense?

2. Where does Jackson take up headquarters after Fredericksburg?

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

4. What is General Oliver Howard in command of?

5. Through what does Jackson see General Howard during the initial attack outside of Chancellorsville?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Lee and Jackson divide their army around Chancellorsville?

2. Why does the person in command change twice for the Confederates during the battle at Chancellorsville?

3. What report does Howard unwisely choose to ignore as he waits outside Chancellorsville?

4. What does Hooker do when he realizes he has surrounded Lee?

5. Why does Burnside's attempt at redemption after Fredericksburg fail?

6. How does General Barksdale defend the town of Fredericksburg itself?

7. What fills Lee and Longstreet with pride as they see the Union army begin its attack outside of Fredericksburg?

8. What happens to Lee, physically, soon after the battle at Fredericksburg?

9. How does Hancock react when he learns that the men have been ordered to retreat from their attack around Chancellorsville?

10. How does Chamberlain spend the night after he attacks Fredericksburg?

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