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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Lee (May 1864): Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who replaces General Meade as the commander of the Federal forces?
(a) Grant.
(b) Lee.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Sherman.

2. Who is to move into the Shenandoah Valley to divert part of Lee's army toward the west?
(a) Grant.
(b) Butler.
(c) Sigel.
(d) Meade.

3. What color is Lee's horse?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

4. What is the cliche regarding the Southern fight in the Civil War?
(a) It was for autonomy.
(b) It was for states' right.
(c) It was for preservation of the union.
(d) It was to dominate women.

5. Who may have fought with Grant in Mexico but cannot remember any distinguishing characteristics about Grant?
(a) Longstreet.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) Lee.
(d) Sherman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Through effective leadership, what were the Federal forces capable of doing according to Lincoln?

2. Shaara offers biographies on which of the following leaders?

3. What does Lee see the Southern resistance in the Civil War as representative of?

4. When Meade had pressed on his army at Mine Run, who was criticized for his defensive maneuvers?

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

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