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

2. Which of these countries is NOT represented at breakfast?
(a) Prussia
(b) France
(c) Austria
(d) England

3. Which of these is NOT troubling Longstreet before this battle?
(a) He believes a defensive strategy is the best option.
(b) He is concerned they will not get needed supplies from Virginia.
(c) He breaks his vow to the U.S. military.
(d) He is fighting men he once commanded.

4. What does Tom say about the battle the day before?
(a) Chamberlain should have given a different command.
(b) The bayonets are very effective -- he saw lots of men killed by them.
(c) Many of the men cannot bring themselves to use the bayonets.
(d) He had no time to be afraid during the battle.

5. What does Chamberlain decide to do when his men run out of ammunition?
(a) Move his men to the right to join other troops.
(b) Show a white flag and surrender.
(c) Ride to Col. Vincent to request more ammunition.
(d) Fix bayonets and charge.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do Lee and Longstreet differ on battle strategy?

3. Where does Tom get the coffee that he brings to Chamberlain?

4. How is Gettysburg best described?

5. Where is Chamberlain's regiment sent?

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