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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four, Chapters 39-43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does McClellan keep his army inactive after Lee's retreat?
(a) Several months.
(b) Several weeks.
(c) Nearly 6 months.
(d) Only 1 day.

2. What does Hancock expect to be ordered to do after he is promoted to command of a division?
(a) Move to Washington, DC.
(b) Retreat.
(c) Resign.
(d) Attack.

3. When does Hancock get promoted to command of a division?
(a) Never; this is a trick question.
(b) On his birthday.
(c) In the middle of a battle.
(d) As a surprise during a dinner party.

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

5. After Chamberlain's first battle, when does Lee's army withdraw?
(a) At night.
(b) At the sound of cannons.
(c) When Chamberlain starts leading his men down a hill in a loud charge.
(d) Just as the fighting gets rough.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lieutenant Walter Taylor?

2. Who is Kilrain?

3. Where is Chamberlain nearly killed during his first battle?

4. How could McClellan's military strategy best be defined?

5. How are Jackson's soldiers described during the Battle of Bull Run?

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