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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chamberlain (April 12, 1865) Lee (April 12, 1865) Grant (April 14, 1865): Chapter 53-55.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lee's forces lack, forcing the Confederates into a defensive position?
(a) Strength.
(b) Mobility.
(c) Power.
(d) Agility.

2. What was not thorough enough according to Hill that caused the failed attack at Bristol?
(a) Planning.
(b) Reconnaissance.
(c) Hard work.
(d) Fighting.

3. Who attacks at Bristol Station and fails?
(a) Chamberlain.
(b) Hill.
(c) Buchanan.
(d) Grant.

4. Who attempts to resign leadership but is denied after Gettysburg?
(a) Grant.
(b) Longfellow.
(c) Stuart.
(d) Lee.

5. What were defensive maneuvers employed when Meade had pressed on his army at Mine Run?
(a) Opening caves.
(b) Digging trenches.
(c) Burning houses.
(d) Lowering battelions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shaara employ to illustrate the battles that led to the failure at Bristol?

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

3. Who evacuated Atlanta after attempting to stop Sherman's march to the sea three times?

4. What is lacking in Meade's troops that Grant says he is used to but surprises Meade when they meet?

5. Who dismisses Hill's apology for the failed attack at Bristol?

(see the answer key)

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