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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, Chapters 27-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Johnston cut off to Richmond during the first battle for control over the city?
(a) The food supply.
(b) The water supply.
(c) All communication.
(d) All electricity.

2. What is Hancock in charge of when he is first introduced in the novel?
(a) Top-secret military plans.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) A supply post filled with weapons and supplies.
(d) Protecting government personnel.

3. In the first battle over Richmond, how many men does the Union have?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 700,000.
(c) 70,000.
(d) 7,000.

4. Who writes the letter to Lee informing him that his wife has had a baby girl?
(a) A doctor.
(b) His wife.
(c) A nurse.
(d) His mother.

5. What is Chamberlain and his men's assignment during their first battle?
(a) To be on the front line.
(b) To stay in reserve.
(c) To pose as spies.
(d) To scout out the other side's locations.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first battle over Richmond, how many men does Jackson have?

2. Who is Lieutenant Walter Taylor?

3. What does Hancock tell his men to do when they (appear to) retreat from their attack on Richmond?

4. Who let's Longstreet and his corps know that he will soon arrive across the Rappahannock to help with defense?

5. Who is Dr. Junkin?

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