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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote Reveille in Washington, 1860–1865?
(a) Margaret Leech.
(b) Daniel Mark Epstein.
(c) Rose Milland.
(d) Ben Wade.

2. Who is attributed as the writer of All This Did I See: Memories of a Terrible Time in Chapter 2?
(a) Rose Milland.
(b) Margaret Leech.
(c) Margaret Garrett.
(d) Daniel Mark Epstein.

3. Who did Roger Bevins III fall in love with that did not reciprocate his feelings?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Hans.
(c) Gilbert.
(d) Eddie.

4. What does Mrs. Abigail Blass say her husband was NOT in Chapter 27?
(a) Handsome or generous.
(b) Kind or patient.
(c) Loving or affectionate.
(d) Rich or kind.

5. Who is cited as the author of Our Capital in Time of War?
(a) Margaret Garrett.
(b) Jo Brunt.
(c) James Morgan.
(d) Petersen Wickett.

6. With whom does the narrator share dialogue in Chapter 1?
(a) Litzie.
(b) Roger Bevins III.
(c) Lieutenant Cecil Stone.
(d) Thomas Havens.

7. How many children does Mrs. Abigail Blass say she had with her husband?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

8. Who do Roger and Hans decide not to tell that they are going to pass by Mr. Lincoln in Chapter 36?
(a) The Reverend Everly Thomas.
(b) Lieutenant Cecil Stone.
(c) Mrs. Delaney.
(d) Mr. Twood.

9. To what animals does Lieutenant Cecil stone compare the brides's movements in Chapter 29?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Butterflies.
(c) Moths.
(d) Hunters.

10. How did Roger Bevins III attempt suicide?
(a) He hung himself.
(b) He overdosed.
(c) He slit is wrists.
(d) He shot himself.

11. How much money does Mrs. Abigail Blass supposedly have in the First Bank?
(a) $1,300.
(b) $234.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $500.

12. With whom is Mr. Randall perpetually in conversation?
(a) Mrs. Delaney.
(b) Lieutenant Cecil Stone.
(c) Mr. Twood.
(d) Elson Farwell.

13. What does Abigail Blass describe her father buying for her at Christmastide to stop her from having a tantrum in Chapter 27?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) A deer.
(c) A goose.
(d) A banjo.

14. Who is cited as the author of A Thrilling Youth: A Civil War Adolescence?
(a) E. G. Frame.
(b) Jo Brunt.
(c) Margaret Garrett.
(d) Daniel Mark Epstein.

15. Who among Mrs. Abigail Blass's children does she describe as having a bad foot?
(a) Sara.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Maribeth.
(d) Elson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the fictional author of Reckoning: An Insider’s Memories of Difficult Times?

2. Who is described in Chapter 37 as having been kicked by a bull but still is looking forward to the dance?

3. Who is the author of Mr. Lincoln’s Washington?

4. Who is described in Chapter 37 as a dandy who wishes his hair might be restored?

5. How many horses does Lieutenant Cecil Stone claim to have in Chapter 27?

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