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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Emma carry when she took on her new African American woman disguise?

2. What did Emma think was her responsibility toward the soldier?

3. Where did Emma volunteer during her leave?

4. What made the advances of the Union army slow and arduous?

5. How many spies did Emma's actions in Louisville help uncover?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Emma given a two week furlough, and what did she do according to Chapter 12?

2. What happened when Emma met with Major McKee in the afternoon?

3. What did Emma discover when she probed one of the soldiers?

4. What were the rumors at the gala according to Chapter 13?

5. Why was Emma pulled from duties at the hospital?

6. Why were the blue coats waving to Emma?

7. What was Emma's reward for her actions in Chapter 14?

8. Why did Emma go to Mrs. Butler's house?

9. What happened at the end of 1862?

10. What was in Hall's possession?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the impact that Emma's illness had on her role in the Union Army and the ramifications of being listed as AWOL.

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of "Behind Rebel Lines," President Lincoln called for young men to take up arms in support of the Union. Examine the role President Abraham Lincoln had in the Civil War, even before he was sworn into office.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role that field hospitals served in the Civil War and compare it with the city hospitals' role, such as the ones described during Emma's furlough.

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