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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. Pickett concerned about ___________.
(a) Losing too many men to continue fighting.
(b) His honor if the Confederates lose this battle.
(c) How to get letters to his fiancee in the fastest manner.
(d) Being placed last in line in an important battle.

2. How does Lee calm his worries?
(a) He breathes deeply.
(b) He confers with Longstreet.
(c) He takes a drink of whisky.
(d) He prays quickly.

3. According to Ames, what two things must an officer do to lead men?
(a) Care for the men's welfare and show physical courage.
(b) Speak softly and carry a big stick.
(c) Always be the first to attack and always be the last to retreat.
(d) Know the men personally and play upon their strengths.

4. What memory does Chamberlain have of his brother, Tom, in childhood?
(a) Tom and Lawrence helping their father on the farm.
(b) Tom getting lost in the winter and finding his way back on his own.
(c) Tom getting in fights at school over Lawrence's bookishness.
(d) Tom always at Lawrence's heels, trying to be just like him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lee hear as he and Longstreet begin to ride?

2. Why does Armistead say Lee will not use a defensive strategy?

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

4. What does Fremantle think of democracy?

5. What rumor circulates among the men to help boost morale?

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