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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Lieutenant Walter Taylor?
(a) Lee's new aide once he becomes commander of Virginia's forces.
(b) Lee's brother-in-law.
(c) A spy for the north that only the reader knows about.
(d) Lee's most trusted military adviser.

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

3. What does Houston tell Lee when they first meet?
(a) That if Texas secedes, the army will not resist.
(b) That if Texas secedes, the army will resist.
(c) That if California secedes, the army will not resist.
(d) That if California secedes, the army will resist.

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

5. Who is General Twiggs?
(a) Lee's father-in-law.
(b) Lee's brother-in-law.
(c) Lee's brother.
(d) Lee's commander.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the regiment Chamberlain joins?

2. Where is Bowdoin College located?

3. What does Jackson do during John Brown's execution?

4. How is John Brown executed?

5. Who is Dr. Junkin?

(see the answer key)

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