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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Longstreet think Lee and his army should be instead of Chambersburg?
(a) Richmond
(b) Vicksburg
(c) Atlanta
(d) Philadelphia

2. Why does Lee depend on Longstreet?
(a) He is the only one who knows the Pennsylvania countryside.
(b) He is the best commander now that Stonewall Jackson is dead.
(c) He can stir the men with his eloquent speeches.
(d) He has the most distinguished record for offensive warfare.

3. Who is it the spy quotes to himself as he rides along?
(a) George Washington
(b) Napoleon
(c) Shakespeare
(d) Robert E. Lee

4. Whose absence is once again affecting the Confederate troops?
(a) Law
(b) Meade
(c) Stuart
(d) Campbell

5. From what is the book's title derived?
(a) A letter Chamberlain receives from his father.
(b) A line of Edgar Allan Poe's.
(c) A speech Chamberlain made at school.
(d) A sermon from a visiting preacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the South seceded, why did Lee give up his position in the U.S. military?

2. Which of these is NOT something Chamberlain thinks about his men?

3. What order does Lee give to Ewell?

4. What is the internal conflict with which Lee struggles?

5. Which of these is NOT a way Lee thinks of Reynolds?

(see the answer key)

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