The Killer Angels Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Michael Shaara
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 154 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Killer Angels Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Michael Shaara
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 154 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had been Chamberlain's job before joining the army?
(a) Lawyer
(b) Shopkeeper
(c) Carpenter
(d) Professor

2. What is Longstreet's opinion of the South's invasion of the North?
(a) Was absolutely necessary.
(b) Should not take the offense when the enemy outnumbers you.
(c) Will be difficult, but the South will eventually succeed.
(d) Should have happened much earlier.

3. Where is Buford's observation point at the start of the battle?
(a) From horseback on top of Cemetery Hill
(b) From a high tree
(c) From the cupola
(d) From the base of the white angel

4. What is causing the Old Soldier's illness?
(a) Drinking unboiled water.
(b) Sharing eating utensils.
(c) Eating too many cherries.
(d) Eating spoiled meat.

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

6. What does Buford conclude when the Rebel troops pull back?
(a) The battle will take place outside of town.
(b) Lee has turned -- it's the main body of the Rebel army.
(c) The Rebels are scared to face Union soldiers.
(d) They went to the wrong place by mistake.

7. After Chamberlain talks to them, how many of the mutineers still refuse to fight?
(a) 114
(b) 120
(c) 10
(d) 6

8. To whom does Buford once more send a message?
(a) John Reynolds
(b) Gen. Meade
(c) Col. Vincent
(d) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

9. Why does Lee depend on Longstreet?
(a) He is the only one who knows the Pennsylvania countryside.
(b) He can stir the men with his eloquent speeches.
(c) He has the most distinguished record for offensive warfare.
(d) He is the best commander now that Stonewall Jackson is dead.

10. What profession had the spy had before that helps him in his current position?
(a) Actor
(b) Jockey
(c) Soldier
(d) Traveling salesman

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

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

13. Chamberlain think the war is about slavery and __________________.
(a) The South recreating European nobility.
(b) The North buying up Southern businesses.
(c) States' rights
(d) The right to bear arms

14. What catches Buford's eye in the cemetery?
(a) A tree full of crows.
(b) A gate that is hanging off its hinges.
(c) A gravestone with his family name on it.
(d) A white stone angel with arms outstretched.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?

2. How does Lee calm his worries?

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

4. Buford is in need of more _____________.

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

(see the answer keys)

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