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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Lee (May 9, 1864) Grant (May 9, 1864): Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is to move into the Shenandoah Valley to divert part of Lee's army toward the west?
(a) Butler.
(b) Sigel.
(c) Meade.
(d) Grant.

2. How is Stuart different from Lee in regards to religion?
(a) Stuart is less conservative.
(b) Stuart is an atheist.
(c) Stuart is more conservative.
(d) Stuart is a Catholic.

3. Whose army was defeated at Gettysburg?
(a) Stuart.
(b) Lee.
(c) Grant.
(d) Chamberlain.

4. What does Shaara employ to illustrate the battles that led to the failure at Bristol?
(a) Flashbacks.
(b) Irony.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Metaphor.

5. At whom is Lee angry for trying to spread the blame for the defeat at Gettysburg?
(a) Dewey.
(b) Stuart.
(c) Longstreet.
(d) Davis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shaara offers biographies on which of the following leaders?

2. Who has an illness that takes him out of fighting on behalf of the Confederates, disappointing Lee?

3. What color is Lee's horse?

4. Who is to approach Richmond from the north but not take the city?

5. Who attempts to resign leadership but is denied after Gettysburg?

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