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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. What did Emma ask the captain of the mail boat to bring her?
(a) A rolling cart.
(b) A minstrel wig.
(c) A seamstresses dress.
(d) A man's gala suit.

2. What type of clothes did Emma wear for her disguise?
(a) A dress.
(b) A nice suit.
(c) Patched overalls.
(d) A robe.

3. What did Mrs. Butler give to Emma for her journey?
(a) A horse.
(b) A small sack of food.
(c) Money.
(d) A small knife.

4. Whose execution did Emma hear about a few days after telling Mrs. Butler of her secret?
(a) Her brother.
(b) One of the Union's top spies.
(c) William Frost.
(d) The second in command of the Potomac Army.

5. Why did Emma volunteer for the spy assignment?
(a) For the thrill.
(b) To save the country and avenge James' death.
(c) The pay was higher.
(d) For the spoils of war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Union soldiers gather according to Seymour Reit in Chapter 1?

2. What city was key to the Union Army's strategy in the early days of the war?

3. Where did Emma sleep on the first night after leaving the camp?

4. What type of hair did Emma have for her disguise?

5. How did Emma darken her skin?

(see the answer key)

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