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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 is NOT troubling Longstreet before this battle?
(a) He is concerned they will not get needed supplies from Virginia.
(b) He breaks his vow to the U.S. military.
(c) He is fighting men he once commanded.
(d) He believes a defensive strategy is the best option.
2. What does Chamberlain hope to get for his men very soon?
(a) New horses
(b) New uniforms
(c) Medals of Honor
(d) Food
3. What does Fremantle hope for after the war is over?
(a) The South will rejoin England.
(b) An English victory over France.
(c) The destruction of the Northern government.
(d) A position in the Confederate government.
4. Now that nearly half of his regiment is gone, what does Rice tell Chamberlain to do?
(a) Join his men to Sickles' regiment.
(b) Move his remaining men out of harm's way for the time being.
(c) Occupy the big, wooded hill.
(d) Take care of the wounded.
5. What does Chamberlain think about the ground they're holding?
(a) They would be better off finding another site altogether.
(b) One side of it is very weak.
(c) It is a very good position and they can hold it for quite a while.
(d) It is an OK position, but with a little power, the Rebels will overtake them.
Short Answer Questions
1. What concerns Armistead about this battle?
2. What action does Chamberlain take that haunts him afterward?
3. How does the battle go for the Confederates?
4. What is the outcome of Lee's discussion with Longstreet?
5. What difficulty faces Longstreet?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Pickett's mood in "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 5, Longstreet," contrast with his mood in "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet?"
2. Earlier, in "The First Day, Chapter 4, Chamberlain," Chamberlain remembers Ames saying that to lead men, "You must care for your men's welfare. You must show physical courage." Do you think Chamberlain exemplifies these qualities? Explain, including reference to "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 4, Chamberlain,".
3. In "Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 1, Chamberlain," what is ironic about where Chamberlain and his men are being sent?
4. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet," how do Longstreet and Lee differ on their views of the day's battle?
5. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 6, Lee," why does Lee think the choice of Ewell as a commander of a corps is a mistake?
6. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 6, Lee," how does Stuart respond to Lee's reprimand? Do you think Lee is right to reprimand him rather than court martial him?
7. In "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 4, Armistead," what are Armistead's dying thoughts?
8. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 3, Longstreet," what does Hood want Longstreet to give him permission to do? What is Longstreet's response? What do you think the outcome of that decision will be?
9. In "Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 1, Chamberlain," what does Tom say about the bayonets?
10. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 1, Fremantle," how is Hood described? What does Fremantle try to sense about Hood when he meets him?
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