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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: March 31, 1862.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Emma feel when she enlisted?
(a) She was going to die.
(b) It would be fun.
(c) She was going on an adventure.
(d) She could find a good husband.

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

4. To whom did Emma bring food?
(a) Other slaves.
(b) Sentries.
(c) The crews manning the heavy artillery.
(d) Front line soldiers.

5. Mrs. Butler was a descendant of ______________.
(a) A military family.
(b) A Boston high society family.
(c) A Irish family.
(d) A rugged pioneer family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who led the Potomac Army in March 1862?

2. What was the name of the head surgeon?

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

4. What did Emma give as a bribe to the slave with whom she switched assignments?

5. How were spies executed?

(see the answer key)

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