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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. How do Lee and Longstreet differ on battle strategy?
(a) Lee wants to take the offensive. Longstreet wants to take the defensive.
(b) Lee wants to take the defensive. Longstreet wants to take the offensive.
(c) Lee wants to lead with the infantry. Longstreet wants to lead with the cavalry.
(d) Lee wants to lead with the cavalry. Longstreet wants to lead with the infantry.

2. What does Fremantle think of democracy?
(a) It will stand the test of time and spread throughout the world.
(b) It is a noble idea.
(c) It should be brought to England.
(d) It is an experiment that will ultimately fail.

3. What disagreement does Buford encounter upon arriving at headquarters?
(a) Which general is in command, Howard or Hancock.
(b) Who is the better man, Lee or Meade.
(c) Who is responsible for the day's success.
(d) What should be done with captured deserters.

4. What does Longstreet want Lee to do when Stuart finally returns?
(a) Court-martial him.
(b) Reproach him.
(c) Take him out of the cavalry and put him in the infantry.
(d) Demote him to private.

5. What does Lee tell Taylor to do with the blind horse?
(a) Add it to the cavalry's horses.
(b) Shoot it.
(c) Release it.
(d) Return it to its rightful owner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Buford hope to hold the Rebel soldiers at bay?

2. What does Chamberlain think will happen if the South wins?

3. What is causing Lee frustration at the start of the battle?

4. What has Heth done that he was not supposed to have done?

5. What action does Chamberlain take that haunts him afterward?

(see the answer key)

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