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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Chamberlain told to do to the mutineers if they will not fight?
(a) Court-martial them.
(b) Release them from the army.
(c) Hang them.
(d) Shoot them.

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

3. What happens to Kilrain in the battle?
(a) He gets shot in the armpit.
(b) He is almost instantly killed.
(c) He gets shot in the leg.
(d) He falls from a horse.

4. What does Col. Vincent tell Chamberlain he must do?
(a) Not withdraw under any circumstances.
(b) Hold as long as he can but preserve his men.
(c) Send frequent messages to Vincent updating him on the progress of the battle.
(d) Keep his men hidden behind rocks to surprise the enemy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is causing the Old Soldier's illness?

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

3. Why doesn't Lee believe there are Union cavalry in Gettysburg?

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

5. What does Tom say about the battle the day before?

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