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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. Where is Lee astride his horse overlooking the Potomac River?
(a) A Federal stronghold.
(b) A Confederate stronghold.
(c) The President's mansion.
(d) A high bluff.

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

3. Whose army is defeated and retreating that Lee watches from his horse?
(a) Stuart's forces.
(b) Grant's army.
(c) His army.
(d) Chamberlain's forces.

4. 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.

5. What does Lee get his engineers in response to the heavy rain?
(a) A raincoat.
(b) A makeshift bridge.
(c) A tent.
(d) A waterproof house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who may have fought with Grant in Mexico but cannot remember any distinguishing characteristics about Grant?

2. Who has been criticized as losing the Battle of Gettysburg?

3. If the South won the Civil War, what might disintegrate as a result?

4. Who is in charge of the Confederate forces?

5. Who is the President of the Federal forces?

(see the answer key)

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