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Study Guide

The Killer Angels Quiz

Michael Shaara
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The Killer Angels Quiz

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1)

Who is Buford initially facing? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford)

Early
Ewell
Longstreet
Heth
2)

Who does Lee blame for the attack's failure? (from Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 5, Longstreet)

Ewell
Himself
Longstreet
Pickett
3)

How does Lee calm his worries? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee)

He prays quickly.
He breathes deeply.
He confers with Longstreet.
He takes a drink of whisky.
4)

What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford)

He's the best-dressed soldier in the Union army.
He's the best calvary leader in the army.
He is not a great horseman, but he knows how to choose ground.
If he survives, he might make a soldier one day.
5)

What does Longstreet want Lee to do now that the Union army is retreating? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee)

Interrogate the prisoners to find out the Union's overall strategy.
Call a truce to discuss the Union's surrender.
Disengage and move the troops between Gettysburg and D.C.
Attack with all force.
6)

Whose presence does Lee feel during his meeting with Ewell, Early and Rodes? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 6, Lee)

His son, Rooney's
Stonewall Jackson's
The first man he killed in combat
John Reynolds'
7)

What does Longstreet contemplate when he realizes the battle is lost? (from Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 5, Longstreet)

Finding Lee and yelling at him.
Changing sides and fighting for the North.
Going home and leaving the war behind.
Committing suicide by walking toward the enemy.
8)

What image once more haunts Chamberlain? (from Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 6, Chamberlain)

Kilrain down and wounded.
The face of the officer he shot with his pistol.
Putting his brother in the hole in the line.
The wounded escaped slave, looking to him for help.
9)

Why does Longstreet stay up as late as possible? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet)

To explain strategy to Fremantle.
To study the battle plans carefully.
To await orders from Lee.
To avoid thinking about his children.
10)

What is causing Lee frustration at the start of the battle? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee)

His health is preventing him from getting close to the action.
His officers are not following his orders.
He has still heard nothing from Stuart.
He has more troops, yet the Union seems to be winning already.
11)

What is Longstreet struggling with throughout the chapter? (from Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet)

Losing faith in the abilities of his men.
The loss of Stonewall Jackson.
Fighting a war that is about slavery.
His disagreement with Lee and whether or not to just follow orders.
12)

Buford looks for ___________. (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 7, Buford)

Orders
Additional ammunition
Food for his men
Relief from his command
13)

Once the Union soldiers start retreating, what is Lee's goal? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee)

To force the Union out of Gettysburg entirely.
To keep pushing to capture the hill.
To go after the Union commanders to create fear in the infantry.
To fall back to a stronghold outside of Gettysburg.
14)

What does Longstreet think he should do but cannot? (from Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet)

Resign his position.
Send scouts for additional ammunition.
Lead the attack from the front line.
Find a place to get some rest.
15)

Why is Reynolds no longer in command? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford)

Gen. Meade has arrived and removed him from command.
He has been severely injured and is taken to the hospital tent.
His horse gets startled by the cannonfire and runs off with him.
He has been killed.
16)

What does Chamberlain decide to do when his men run out of ammunition? (from Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 4, Chamberlain)

Fix bayonets and charge.
Ride to Col. Vincent to request more ammunition.
Move his men to the right to join other troops.
Show a white flag and surrender.
17)

How does Pickett respond to his orders? (from Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet)

With great enthusiasm
Soberly and somberly
With some hesitation
With excitement, but some doubts
18)

What does Chamberlain think will happen if the South wins? (from Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 2, Chamberlain)

The South will become a British protectorate.
The South will eventually overtake the North.
America will become two countries.
The North and South will eventually reunify.
19)

How does Armistead get his men's attention when he goes to help Kemper? (from Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 4, Armistead)

Blows a bugle call.
Puts his hat on top of his uplifted sword.
Waves a flag in the air.
Shoots his gun into the air.
20)

What strikes Chamberlain most about the battle? (from Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 6, Chamberlain)

The incredible noise
The beauty of it
The deep fear he had felt
The courage his brother showed
21)

What does Longstreet think could lose the war? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet)

Cowardice
Loyalty
Dishonesty
Honor
22)

Why does Longstreet tell Hood not to attack to the right? (from Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 3, Longstreet)

He does not want to go against Lee again.
He knows the enemy is reforming for just such an attack.
He wants Hood to stay where he is as a buffer between Longstreet and the enemy.
He thinks an attack on the right will fail.
23)

What scent directs Buford to headquarters? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 7, Buford)

Burning wood
Fresh-dug earth
Cigar smoke
Cooking meat
24)

Now that nearly half of his regiment is gone, what does Rice tell Chamberlain to do? (from Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 4, Chamberlain)

Move his remaining men out of harm's way for the time being.
Take care of the wounded.
Occupy the big, wooded hill.
Join his men to Sickles' regiment.
25)

What is unusual about Buford's reaction to Reynolds' arrival? (from Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford)

It is the first time Buford is happy to see the appearance of higher command.
Buford is disappointed that Reynolds is taking command.
Buford is more frightened of Reynolds than of Heth.
Buford is angry that it has taken Reynolds so long to respond.
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