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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Chapters 16-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first battle over Richmond, how many men does Jackson have?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 16,000.
(c) 75,000.
(d) 50,000.

2. Where does Lee first meet with the governor of Virginia?
(a) Arlington.
(b) His estate.
(c) Richmond.
(d) Washington, D.C.

3. What position is Lee offered in the US military as the civil war threatens to start?
(a) First in command.
(b) None; he is fired.
(c) None; he quits before anyone can make him an offer.
(d) Second in command.

4. Where are Jackson and his men posted when Richmond comes under attack in the early part of the war?
(a) The Shenandoah Valley.
(b) Hayes Valley.
(c) Still stuck in Texas.
(d) In Alabama, trying to get to the battle as fast as possible.

5. Which side does Hancock decide to fight for?
(a) Neither.
(b) He actually decides to be a spy.
(c) The North.
(d) The South.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tragedy has just befallen Jackson when the novel opens?

2. What kind of hostess is Mira described as?

3. What kind of teacher is Jackson portrayed as?

4. What rank does Lee make Jackson when he comes seeking an appointment?

5. How many troops does McClellan tell Hancock Lincoln has called for as the war begins?

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