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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Cavalry travels behind infantry, not in front of it.
(c) He believes Stuart would have told him if the cavalry were arriving there.
(d) Gettysburg is known to be sympathetic with the Southern cause.

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

3. From what is the book's title derived?
(a) A line of Edgar Allan Poe's.
(b) A letter Chamberlain receives from his father.
(c) A speech Chamberlain made at school.
(d) A sermon from a visiting preacher.

4. According to Ames, what two things must an officer do to lead men?
(a) Always be the first to attack and always be the last to retreat.
(b) Care for the men's welfare and show physical courage.
(c) Speak softly and carry a big stick.
(d) Know the men personally and play upon their strengths.

5. What does Lee want Longstreet to do in battle?
(a) Be responsible for keeping Lee updated on the battle's progression.
(b) Lead his men from the cupola.
(c) Stay out of harm's way.
(d) Be at the front of the charge.

6. Who has been given command of the Union Army?
(a) Grant
(b) Meade
(c) Hooker
(d) Reynolds

7. Which of these is NOT a way Lee thinks of Reynolds?
(a) A gentleman
(b) A neat trim man
(c) A friend
(d) A dandy

8. Why does Longstreet stay up as late as possible?
(a) To avoid thinking about his children.
(b) To explain strategy to Fremantle.
(c) To study the battle plans carefully.
(d) To await orders from Lee.

9. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?
(a) You never know who on the enemy side might be an old friend.
(b) To get his attention to discuss a surrender.
(c) To find out what rank the officer is.
(d) To signal the start of the battle.

10. Buford looks for ___________.
(a) Additional ammunition
(b) Food for his men
(c) Relief from his command
(d) Orders

11. What shadow hangs over Dick Garnett?
(a) His brother is on the side of the enemy.
(b) His father loses the family fortune through drink and gambling.
(c) Captured once, he gave away important information to the enemy.
(d) Stonewall Jackson accuses him of cowardice.

12. What is the internal conflict with which Lee struggles?
(a) He needs food for his men, but does not like to take it from civilians.
(b) He is certain that battle will mean death for many of his soldiers.
(c) He is attacking land he had once sworn to defend.
(d) He does not believe he is the right man to lead this army.

13. What is the first question Chamberlain has for the mutineers?
(a) How many of you will fight?
(b) Where are you from?
(c) Why did you mutiny?
(d) When did you last eat?

14. What does Lee tell Taylor to do with the blind horse?
(a) Shoot it.
(b) Add it to the cavalry's horses.
(c) Release it.
(d) Return it to its rightful owner.

15. Why does Lee think there is an opportunity here?
(a) The Confederate Army is much stronger than the Union Army.
(b) Meade will be cautious and slow to move.
(c) The Union Army was just defeated at Vicksburg.
(d) Lee has just been given several thousand more troops.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does the spy have for Longstreet?

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

3. What has happened to Heth?

4. Who arrives at headquarters?

5. What is Reynolds bringing with him?

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