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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Silas killed?
(a) Richmond.
(b) Petersburg.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Charleston.

2. What is the name of Silas's ship that he is awaiting the arrival of in Part IV, Chapter 53?
(a) Crazy Harry.
(b) Silly Sally.
(c) Funny Farrell.
(d) Wild Darrell.

3. Who agrees to marry Duncan while visiting his old home?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Sallie.
(d) Martha.

4. At the beginning of Part IV, Chapter 51, what are Abigail and Opal planting at the plantation?
(a) Tomatoes.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Corn.
(d) Peas.

5. While awaiting the arrival of his ship, why has Silas begun to be angry about Marguerite?
(a) He has begun to be angry about Marguerite's insistence that she remain away from society as much as possible.
(b) He has begun to be angry about Marguerite's attitude about his long hours at work.
(c) She is flirting with a lot of his men.
(d) He does not like her son Jacob.

6. Why is Catesby's son not a help to his family?
(a) He is flighty and unwilling to help unless the mood strikes him.
(b) He is crippled.
(c) He is selfish and wants nothing to do with his family.
(d) He is sick a lot.

7. 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 shirts.
(d) A couple gallons of water.

8. What does Jesse say that the "colored troops broke ranks" for when they see the man coming down the road in Part IV, Chapter 52?
(a) They run to Robert E. Lee, touching his clothing and even his horse with great reverence.
(b) They run to Ulysses S Grant, touching his clothing and even his horse with great reverence.
(c) They run to Lincoln, touching his clothing and even his horse with great reverence.
(d) They run to Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, touching his clothing and even his horse with great reverence.

9. How does Jesse feel about giving his money to the surgeon, who says he will put it into a savings account?
(a) Jesse does not believe it to be a good arrangement, because if something happens to the surgeon his money will be lost.
(b) Jesse thinks it is a great idea and gives the surgeon his money.
(c) Jesse is very excited and gives the surgeon his money and gets all his money to give him their money as well.
(d) Jesse thinks the surgeon will steal his money.

10. What does Catesby's daughter say her mother spends her time doing now that her father is dead?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Singing.
(d) Praying and crying.

11. What do Jesse's men call Abraham Lincoln?
(a) Savior Abraham.
(b) President Lincoln.
(c) Master Abraham.
(d) King Lincoln.

12. Duncan is somewhat annoyed by the Confederate President at the event. What does he ask him?
(a) When the fighting will stop.
(b) Why the war had to happen.
(c) Why the men are fed so much better in the hospital than on the field.
(d) Why the men are clothed so much better in the hospital than on the field.

13. What does Duncan never wear now that he has lost his arm?
(a) Long sleeved shirts.
(b) Neckwear that requires tying.
(c) Shirts with buttons.
(d) Shoes with laces.

14. What is the name of the surgeon who reminds Jesse that he will put money into a savings account for any man that requests it?
(a) Leroy.
(b) Garner.
(c) Potts.
(d) Carter.

15. Where are Marguerite and her servants preparing to leave when they are beset by Union soldiers on the road?
(a) Richmond.
(b) Lexington.
(c) Charleston.
(d) Wilmington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the young Danzinger boy ask Alexander to do for him after it becomes evident the renegades are going to kill him?

2. Why is Silas in the Confederate Army in Part IV, Chapter 61?

3. Why is Duncan uncertain about marriage?

4. In Part IV, Chapter 52, whom does Jesse and his company see coming down the road?

5. What is supposed to arrive via rail the day of the holiday in Part III, Chapter 42, which has the men so excited?

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