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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four, Chapter 44-47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kinds of men are killed as the Union army tries to set up bridges to cross the Rappahannock River?
(a) The slaves being forced to build the bridge.
(b) The engineers.
(c) Men on horseback.
(d) The bodyguards.

2. What promotion does Chamberlain receive after Fredericksburg?
(a) From Colonel to General.
(b) From Colonel to Lieutenant Colonel.
(c) From General to Colonel.
(d) From Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel.

3. What is Chamberlain's job at Bowdoin College?
(a) He is just a student there.
(b) President.
(c) Vice President.
(d) Professor.

4. Who does Lee immediately tell the good news to when he learns his wife has given birth to a baby girl?
(a) Davis.
(b) Longfellow.
(c) No one.
(d) Lonstreet.

5. Where is Bowdoin College located?
(a) Maine.
(b) Michigan.
(c) Maryland.
(d) Massachusetts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Johnston wish to defend Richmond when it comes under attack from the Union?

2. Why must Hancock wait so long for orders?

3. Who sends word to Lee that the Union army is crossing the river after Fredericksburg?

4. What animal is Chamberlain hunting when the novel opens?

5. Where does McClellan keep his army after Lee retreats?

(see the answer key)

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