The Killer Angels Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Michael Shaara
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 154 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Killer Angels Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Michael Shaara
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 154 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these name is NOT used to refer to General Lee?
(a) King of Spades
(b) Old Man
(c) Old Granny
(d) The Colonel

2. What is Buford's main concern?
(a) His men will not be able to hold out long enough for help to arrive.
(b) His men will run out of ammunition and have to fight with bayonets.
(c) He himself will be killed in the gunfire.
(d) The ground they are defending is in a poor position.

3. For whose soul does Lee pray ?
(a) John Reynolds'
(b) His own
(c) Rooney Lee's
(d) Stonewall Jackson's

4. Which of these does Lee think will NOT be an issue with Meade?
(a) His information will be poor.
(b) He will have staff problems.
(c) He will not be bringing adequate ammunition.
(d) It will take him some time to get up to speed.

5. What is Longstreet's opinion of the South's invasion of the North?
(a) Should not take the offense when the enemy outnumbers you.
(b) Was absolutely necessary.
(c) Should have happened much earlier.
(d) Will be difficult, but the South will eventually succeed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pickett concerned about ___________.

2. What is the situation when Reynolds arrives?

3. What had been Chamberlain's job before joining the army?

4. According to Ames, what two things must an officer do to lead men?

5. How do Lee and Longstreet differ on battle strategy?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford," why does Buford go from grinning and a sense of confidence to concern and weariness?

2. In "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 3, Buford," why does Buford have any hope of holding out against such a large opponent?

3. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee," why does Lee think "God has decreed a fight here?"

4. How do Longstreet and Lee differ in their strategies?

5. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford," describe how the battle starts.

6. Describe how Longstreet appears to other soldiers.

7. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 6, Lee," how is Ewell described? What kind of commander do you think he is?

8. In "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 1, The Spy," what is the mood of the Confederate army? Of the Union army?

9. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet," what does Fremantle say about Lee? How are Fremantle and Lee similar in their approach to warfare?

10. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet," Longstreet describes Jackson to Fremantle. How would you characterize Jackson?

(see the answer keys)

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