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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 4, Longstreet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose troops wear black hats and are known as the Iron Brigade?
(a) Robert E. Lee's
(b) John Reynolds'
(c) James Longstreet's
(d) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain's

2. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?
(a) He knows a great deal about the tactics of Robert E. Lee.
(b) He will not be any help.
(c) He is the best general either side had ever seen.
(d) He is the only hope for the Union army.

3. Why is Kilrain only a private?
(a) He had only joined the army a few weeks earlier.
(b) He had stolen a horse.
(c) He had refused promotion several times.
(d) He had picked a fight with an officer.

4. Why does Buford make his headquarters at the Seminary?
(a) The thick walls will protect him from the gunfire.
(b) He could quickly get extra ammunition to the troops from there.
(c) His orders arre to use a brick building as his headquarters.
(d) He will have a good view from the cupola.

5. What does Joseph Bucklin bring to Chamberlain?
(a) Orders from Gen. Meade.
(b) A letter from his wife.
(c) More ammunition.
(d) The mutineers' grievances.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Buford send a message regarding the Rebel troops?

2. What is the first question Chamberlain has for the mutineers?

3. Chamberlain think the war is about slavery and __________________.

4. What is "The Cause" for Longstreet?

5. What news does the spy have for Longstreet?

(see the answer key)

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