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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Emma return to camp just in time for?

2. What was the last battle the soldier fought?

3. Where was the gala at the start of Chapter 13 held?

4. What was Emma asked to do by the Confederate soldiers?

5. Who attacked the cavalry unit Emma brought a message to in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Emma go to Mrs. Butler's house?

2. What happened when Emma returned to the Union Camp?

3. What did Emma learn about Aylesworth?

4. What was Emma determined to do?

5. What did Emma discover when she probed one of the soldiers?

6. What were the rumors at the gala according to Chapter 13?

7. What was Emma given and why?

8. What did General McClellan order and what happened?

9. What did General McClellan give Emma and why?

10. What was Emma's mission in Kentucky?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Take two Generals, one from the Union Army and the other from the Confederate Army, discussed in "Behind Rebel Lines." Compare their styles of leadership and achievements.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of women during the Civil War and compare this role with that of Emma Edmonds. Use the text and outside sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the major events leading up to the Civil War and examine the causes.

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