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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 Jefferson Davis?
(a) The mayor of Richmond.
(b) The President of the Confederacy.
(c) The main commander of Virginia's forces.
(d) The President of the Union.

2. How many troops does McClellan tell Hancock Lincoln has called for as the war begins?
(a) 25,000.
(b) 75,000.
(c) 2,500.
(d) 7,500.

3. Where is the Union trying to bring troops in from before the Second Battle of Bull Run?
(a) Texas.
(b) Anywhere they can.
(c) The battles along the James River.
(d) California.

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

5. What is Hancock told will happen if Lincoln wins the election?
(a) That Hancock will be promoted.
(b) That civil war will be avoided.
(c) That civil war will break out.
(d) That he will be assassinated.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Virginia secede from the union?

2. Where does Jackson teach when he is first introduced in "Gods and Generals"?

3. Who arrives as back-up for Hancock as he is guarding his charge?

4. Why must Hancock wait so long for orders?

5. Who is Lewis Armistead?

(see the answer key)

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