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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Grant (May 4, 1864) Lee (May 5, 1864): Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lee see the Southern resistance in the Civil War as representative of?
(a) A fight for freedom from federal authority.
(b) A fight for control of land.
(c) A fight for equality.
(d) A fight to preserve the union.

2. Who crosses at Ely's Ford to the east?
(a) Sherman.
(b) Hancock.
(c) Lee.
(d) Stuart.

3. What does Lee get his engineers in response to the heavy rain?
(a) A raincoat.
(b) A makeshift bridge.
(c) A waterproof house.
(d) A tent.

4. Who denies a military commander's request for leadership after Gettysburg?
(a) Davis.
(b) Grant.
(c) Longfellow.
(d) Lee.

5. What is the cliche regarding the Southern fight in the Civil War?
(a) It was for autonomy.
(b) It was to dominate women.
(c) It was for preservation of the union.
(d) It was for states' right.

Short Answer Questions

1. What troops hide behind a railroad cut near the Bristol Station?

2. Why does Chamberlain almost faint in Fannie's arms?

3. Where did Chamberlain lead a heroic bayonet charge?

4. What does Lee accept as divine judgment at Gettysburg?

5. To what army does Chamberlain return in Northern Virginia in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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