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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Anxious for the Fray.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When discussing Jesse Beecher's service record, McPherson states that he fought in all BUT WHICH of the following states?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Virginia.

2. In July 1861, what battle caused Northern volunteers to flock to the army?
(a) Chancellorville.
(b) Bull Run.
(c) Shiloh.
(d) Gettysburg.

3. After the battle of Fredericksburg, the 10th New York had fought six battles in as many months and had lost all but how many men?
(a) 240.
(b) 130.
(c) 320.
(d) 68.

4. When McPherson recounts the tale of James and John Welsh, he says that James moved to what state in 1853 and became a Republican?
(a) Iowa.
(b) Illinois.
(c) Maine.
(d) Virginia.

5. As McPherson discusses the officer in the 4th Alabama, who was determined to fight a "black republican" leader, he reveals that leader is what relation to him?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Brother-in-law.
(c) Grandson.
(d) Cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. In May 1864 the 7th New York was delighted to be ordered into action; they were less excited nine months later after having lost how many men?

2. How many children does McPherson report that Jesse Beecher had when he enlisted with the 112th New York in 1862?

3. As the excitement for battle raced across the country, the governor of Ohio said he could not send the requested thirteen regiments but would send how many?

4. In May 1861, a lieutenant in a Pennsylvania regiment wrote he would not enlist for a period longer than ________, unless his country needed him, in which case he'd enlist for life.

5. Soldiers from all BUT WHICH of the following states are mentioned in the discussion of green recruits who wanted to prove their manhood through battle?

(see the answer key)

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