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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Lee (May 9, 1864) Grant (May 9, 1864): Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is in charge of the Confederate forces?
(a) Lee.
(b) Grant.
(c) Davis.
(d) Lincoln.

2. Who suffers from debilitating arthritis that has rendered one of her arms shriveled and useless?
(a) Custis.
(b) Sherman.
(c) Lee.
(d) Mary.

3. After the failed assault on Hancock's center when the log wall burned, the attack was repulsed. Who died?
(a) Lee.
(b) Confederate soldiers.
(c) Rebel forces.
(d) Grant.

4. What is new in the Civil War in comparison to previous wars that had been fought over open country with the occasional use of existing walls for cover?
(a) The use of tobacco.
(b) The use of minie balls.
(c) The use of army tanks.
(d) The use of trench warfare.

5. What were defensive maneuvers employed when Meade had pressed on his army at Mine Run?
(a) Burning houses.
(b) Digging trenches.
(c) Opening caves.
(d) Lowering battelions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what group will Chamberlain's new assignment as commander be?

2. Who sends a communication to Grant, informing him that the enemy is advancing on the Orange Turnpike?

3. What are the whizzing bullets that pass Lee?

4. Who is the Confederate cavalry commander that delivers messages to General Lee?

5. Where did Chamberlain lead a heroic bayonet charge?

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