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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapters Thirty-Seven through Forty-Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What arrives on the train that has the men disappointed that they draw lots for?
(a) A single basket of food.
(b) A jug of beer.
(c) A couple gallons of water.
(d) A couple shirts.

2. Two years after the big storm, what is Samuel's son guarding in Part I, Chapter 2?
(a) The area prior to the hanging of John Brown.
(b) The area prior to the hanging of Matt Louis.
(c) The area prior to the hanging of Jake Bowers.
(d) The area prior to the hanging of Mike Lewis.

3. Why is Samuel Gatewood's slave trying to run away?
(a) He is trying to find Rita.
(b) He is trying to find Martha.
(c) He is trying to find Maggie.
(d) He is trying to find Sallie.

4. What nickname has Samuel Gatewood's son earned from his classmates?
(a) Wheelhorse.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Chief.
(d) Bucking Bronco.

5. After saying some things that Jesse and the men working alongside him in Washington do not like, what does the recruiter say that gains Jesse's attention?
(a) He says that white men are better soldiers.
(b) He says that they have to decide for themselves what to fight for.
(c) He says that Lincoln is the reason that blacks are free to make a choice for themselves.
(d) He says that they will be paid to be soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Marguerite accompany to an expensive gathering at the governor's mansion?

2. Whom does Samuel Gatewood have help Uther Botkin's family after the death of his wife?

3. What is the name of Duncan's childhood servant who used to light the fire in his room?

4. Who arrives at the hospital to visit Duncan and apologizes for his melancholy attitude?

5. What is the Confederate President's answer to Duncan's question at the event?

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