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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Sickles done that causes difficulty for the Union?
(a) Moves his troops down off the hill.
(b) Swings his men around the Confederate troops to the south.
(c) Engages in battle without permission.
(d) Removes his troops from battle.

2. Why does Gibbon not want Buford to go into headquarters?
(a) There is a private discussion going on.
(b) It's too crowded already.
(c) There is a fist fight underway inside.
(d) Howard has a complaint against him.

3. Why is the slave shot?
(a) He assaults an officer.
(b) He asks directions from a white woman.
(c) He tries to help another slave escape.
(d) He runs from the Confederate ranks.

4. What response do Ewell and Early have to Longstreet's idea of moving the troops in between Meade and Washington?
(a) They think it would hurt morale.
(b) They think it bears consideration.
(c) They think it is the mark of Longstreet's cowardice.
(d) They think it should be followed immediately.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is NOT a way Lee thinks of Reynolds?

2. Which of these is NOT Fremantle's opinion of Lee?

3. Why does Buford make his headquarters at the Seminary?

4. Now that nearly half of his regiment is gone, what does Rice tell Chamberlain to do?

5. What memory does Chamberlain have of his brother, Tom, in childhood?

(see the answer key)

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