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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Hamilton do for a living?
(a) Farms.
(b) Provides ammunition to the military.
(c) Rubs elbows with famous, rich people.
(d) Owns and runs a newspaper.

2. What does Hamilton tell Hancock the new state of California will be called?
(a) The Great Nation of California.
(b) The Great Nationstate of California.
(c) Californina.
(d) The California Republic.

3. What animal is Chamberlain hunting when the novel opens?
(a) Moose.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Deer.
(d) Fox.

4. Who arrives as back-up for Hancock as he is guarding his charge?
(a) Neither his friends nor the infantry.
(b) Both the U.S. infantry and his friends from town.
(c) His friends from town.
(d) The U.S. infantry.

5. On what date does the presidential election take place?
(a) November 6, 1900.
(b) November 6, 1860.
(c) November 6, 1886.
(d) November 6, 1845.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what war does "Gods and Generals" take place?

2. How is John Brown executed?

3. When does "Gods and Generals" begin?

4. Who is Jefferson Davis?

5. What event leaves Lee in charge of his family estate?

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