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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Lee (October-December 1863): Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who attempts to resign leadership but is denied after Gettysburg?
(a) Stuart.
(b) Longfellow.
(c) Grant.
(d) Lee.

2. Where in Virginia does Lee bring his army successfully?
(a) West of Orange.
(b) North of Orange.
(c) South of Rapidan River.
(d) North of Rapidan River.

3. What does Shaara employ to illustrate the battles that led to the failure at Bristol?
(a) Flashbacks.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Irony.

4. What did Stonewall Jackson eventually die of?
(a) Diarrhea.
(b) Broken heart.
(c) Yellow fever.
(d) Pneumonia.

5. What do Confederate soldiers enter at Bristol station that Chamberlain notices takes them into a perfect trap?
(a) Grenades.
(b) Eruptions.
(c) Fire.
(d) Crossfire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lee accept as divine judgment at Gettysburg?

2. Where does Chamberlain return by train?

3. Whose army is defeated and retreating that Lee watches from his horse?

4. When Meade had pressed on his army at Mine Run, who was criticized for his defensive maneuvers?

5. Who is the first military commander for the Federal forces?

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