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49 pages • 1 hour read

Seymour Reit

Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy

Seymour Reit
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1988

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Who is James Vesey? How does he influence Emma’s decision to become a spy?

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Comment on women’s traditional roles during the Civil War era. What functions would they perform for the war effort?

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On several occasions, luck intervenes on Emma’s behalf. Pick two examples and discuss them.

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