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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: March 30, 1862.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was James Vesey when he died?
(a) 42.
(b) 30.
(c) 25.
(d) 32.

2. What were the slaves allowed to do after dinner?
(a) Go to school.
(b) Play ball.
(c) Wander the camp.
(d) Drink water.

3. What disguise did Emma reject for her new assignment?
(a) A Confederate soldier.
(b) A merchant.
(c) A woman from Louisville.
(d) A nun.

4. What did Mrs. Butler decide to do when she learned of Emma's secret?
(a) Tell no-one.
(b) She tried to dissuade her from continuing.
(c) Blackmail her for money.
(d) She told her husband.

5. What were the slaves delivering when they woke Emma?
(a) Documents to the 6th company commander.
(b) Mail to the soldiers.
(c) Food to the sentry.
(d) Ammunition to the front lines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Emma do before sleeping on the first night inside the Confederate camp?

2. How long did a nurse's shift last?

3. What did the Chaplain's wife bring to the wounded?

4. What famous building did Emma witness the construction of?

5. Where did Emma sleep on the first night after leaving the camp?

(see the answer key)

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