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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. Chamberlain comes from the state of _________.
(a) Massachusetts
(b) Maine
(c) Vermont
(d) Connecticut

2. For what is Pickett notorious?
(a) Finishing last in his class at West Point.
(b) Playing practical jokes on his fellow officers.
(c) Giving nicknames to the soldiers under his command.
(d) Getting in fights after drinking too much.

3. Where does Longstreet think Lee and his army should be instead of Chambersburg?
(a) Philadelphia
(b) Vicksburg
(c) Richmond
(d) Atlanta

4. Now that nearly half of his regiment is gone, what does Rice tell Chamberlain to do?
(a) Occupy the big, wooded hill.
(b) Take care of the wounded.
(c) Join his men to Sickles' regiment.
(d) Move his remaining men out of harm's way for the time being.

5. Why doesn't Lee believe there are Union cavalry in Gettysburg?
(a) The Union army has lost so many of its horses, it can no longer support a cavalry.
(b) He believes Stuart would have told him if the cavalry were arriving there.
(c) Gettysburg is known to be sympathetic with the Southern cause.
(d) Cavalry travels behind infantry, not in front of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lee think one wins victories?

2. Who arrives at headquarters?

3. What order does Lee give to Ewell?

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

5. Who do Hood's officers blame for their loss?

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