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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. Why does Lee depend on Longstreet?
(a) He is the best commander now that Stonewall Jackson is dead.
(b) He has the most distinguished record for offensive warfare.
(c) He is the only one who knows the Pennsylvania countryside.
(d) He can stir the men with his eloquent speeches.

2. What information does the spy have about Stuart?
(a) He's riding in the north, not doing any real damage.
(b) He has been court-martialed.
(c) He had defeated Reynold's troops a few days before.
(d) He and his cavalry were captured by Union soldiers.

3. Why did the mutineers mutiny?
(a) They believe the war is wrong.
(b) The believe their service time is up, yet they are not allowed to return home.
(c) They are forced to fight in intense heat, and many die of sunstroke.
(d) They are no longer permitted alcohol.

4. Whose presence does Lee feel during his meeting with Ewell, Early and Rodes?
(a) John Reynolds'
(b) His son, Rooney's
(c) Stonewall Jackson's
(d) The first man he killed in combat

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What question continues to occasionally plague Chamberlain?

2. What surprises Chamberlain about his interaction with the escaped slave?

3. What does Longstreet want Lee to do when Stuart finally returns?

4. What does Joseph Bucklin bring to Chamberlain?

5. How does the battle continue without Reynolds?

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