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

2. When Meade had pressed on his army at Mine Run, who was criticized for his defensive maneuvers?
(a) Brigand.
(b) Sherman.
(c) Longstreet.
(d) Lee.

3. Who does Grant send to gain control of the Shenandoah Valley and prevent Lee from moving north?
(a) Early.
(b) Sheridan.
(c) Lee.
(d) Stuart.

4. What is lacking in Meade's troops that Grant says he is used to but surprises Meade when they meet?
(a) Strength.
(b) Diligence.
(c) Hard work.
(d) Coordination.

5. What did Stonewall Jackson eventually die of?
(a) Broken heart.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Diarrhea.
(d) Yellow fever.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who execute a successful attack, driving the Federal soldiers behind their log wall situated along Brock Road?

2. When the rain falls, what swells up, ready to flood, making it difficult to cross?

3. What has Longstreet failed to do that allows Grant the upper hand when considering Lee's troop size?

4. What does Meade unite with his replacement as commander in their mission to win the war as?

5. Who is the engineer that came up with the novel idea to blow a hole in the Confederate defense?

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