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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapters 23-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Chamberlain hunting when the novel opens up?
(a) Maine.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) Mexico.

2. What happens to Johnston before he loses command of the army?
(a) He flees in the middle of battle.
(b) He is tried for treason.
(c) He is wounded.
(d) He is killed.

3. Who does General Johnston resign to fight for?
(a) Whoever offers him a bigger promotion.
(b) The Confederacy.
(c) The Union.
(d) No one; he doesn't want any part of the war.

4. When does Virginia secede from the union?
(a) The same day Lincoln is assassinated.
(b) The same day California secedes.
(c) The same day Lee resigns from the U.S. military forces.
(d) The same day Texas secedes.

5. What event leaves Lee in charge of his family estate?
(a) The death of his mother-in-law.
(b) The death of his father.
(c) The death of his mother.
(d) The death of his father-in-law.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Union trying to bring troops in from before the Second Battle of Bull Run?

2. What does Major Armistead ask in a message to Hancock after Hancock meets with Hamilton?

3. Who is Mira?

4. Who is General John Pope?

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

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