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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 was Emma allowed to use to gain crucial intelligence?
(a) Violence.
(b) Her gun.
(c) Gold.
(d) Whatever means necessary.

2. How did Emma darken her skin?
(a) With silver nitrate and water.
(b) With coffee.
(c) With graphite.
(d) With coal.

3. Why were the soldiers anxious?
(a) A spy was among them.
(b) They were not given food.
(c) To go off to war.
(d) Most never took the train.

4. What did Emma Edmonds do to avoid being discovered as a female?
(a) She put padding in her sleeves.
(b) She pulled her cap down low.
(c) She drew a beard.
(d) She didn't talk.

5. Who did not recognize Emma in her disguise?
(a) General McClellan.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Mrs. Butler.
(d) Dr. Hodes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Emma volunteer for the spy assignment?

2. How many volunteers did President Lincoln asked for?

3. How did Emma convince the captain of the mail boat to bring her what she needed?

4. What did the Chaplain's wife bring to the wounded?

5. What were the slaves given for lunch?

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