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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: March 30, 1862.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did a nurse's shift last?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 5 hours.
(c) 8 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

2. What did Emma think she would have to do if James recognized her?
(a) Kill him.
(b) Bribe him.
(c) Let him in on the secret.
(d) Lie to him.

3. How old was James Vesey when he died?
(a) 30.
(b) 32.
(c) 25.
(d) 42.

4. Why did Emma reject the obvious choice for a disguise to go behind enemy lines?
(a) Other soldiers would ask too many questions.
(b) The South had few Catholic churches.
(c) She could not count.
(d) She knew nothing about Louisville.

5. What were the Confederate soldiers building south of Richmond?
(a) A church.
(b) Fake canons.
(c) Defenses.
(d) Ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Emma's father resentful?

2. What did Emma ask the captain of the mail boat to bring her?

3. What did Emma Edmonds do to avoid being discovered as a female?

4. What type of clothes did Emma wear for her disguise?

5. What did Mrs. Butler decide to do when she learned of Emma's secret?

(see the answer key)

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