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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does the battle continue without Reynolds?
(a) The Rebels start to gain control.
(b) The remaining commanders begin to argue about strategy.
(c) The troops follow his orders, though he's not there to command.
(d) The Union soldiers quickly begin to fall apart.

4. To whom does Buford once more send a message?
(a) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
(b) John Reynolds
(c) Col. Vincent
(d) Gen. Meade

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What question continues to occasionally plague Chamberlain?

2. Once the Union soldiers start retreating, what is Lee's goal?

3. What is "The Cause" for Longstreet?

4. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?

5. What is Lee waiting for at the end of the chapter?

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