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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Lee (March 31, 1865) Chamberlain (April 1, 1865) Lee (April 2, 1865): Chapters 41-43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what period do terribly bloody battles follow one another according to Shaara?
(a) 1865-1866.
(b) 1871-1879.
(c) 1861-1863.
(d) 1867-1868.

2. Who does Lincoln talk about about the necessity of war being won for the preservation of democracy?
(a) Grant.
(b) Lee.
(c) Meade.
(d) Sherman.

3. Who execute a successful attack, driving the Federal soldiers behind their log wall situated along Brock Road?
(a) The Confederates.
(b) The Economists.
(c) The Anarchists.
(d) The Unionists.

4. Who makes a serious mistake at Cold Harbor?
(a) Ewell.
(b) Gordon.
(c) Lee.
(d) Grant.

5. Who is shown an unfinished railroad cut that could hide a buildup of troops to attack the Federal left flank?
(a) Lee.
(b) Grant.
(c) Sherman.
(d) Longstreet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the commander of the Sixth Corps?

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

3. Who is the Major ordered to lead three brigades down the cut, placing Hancock's Federal soldiers into a deep V?

4. Who is the best officer that Lee has after Jackson dies?

5. What were defensive maneuvers employed when Meade had pressed on his army at Mine Run?

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