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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) Gettysburg is known to be sympathetic with the Southern cause.
(d) He believes Stuart would have told him if the cavalry were arriving there.

2. Why is Reynolds no longer in command?
(a) Gen. Meade has arrived and removed him from command.
(b) He has been severely injured and is taken to the hospital tent.
(c) He has been killed.
(d) His horse gets startled by the cannonfire and runs off with him.

3. What is the situation when Reynolds arrives?
(a) The Rebels have taken over Buford's headquarters.
(b) Buford's troops are soundly beating the Rebels.
(c) Buford has given up command to a junior officer.
(d) Buford's troops are holding, but barely.

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

5. Who is Armistead's friend in the Union army?
(a) Reynolds
(b) Chamberlain
(c) Hancock
(d) Buford

6. What news does Trimble bring to Lee?
(a) Lee's order to take the hill arrived too late.
(b) There was no possible way for Ewell to take the hill.
(c) Ewell was eager to take the hill but Early would not allow it.
(d) Ewell could have easily taken the hill but hesitated too long.

7. What disagreement does Buford encounter upon arriving at headquarters?
(a) Which general is in command, Howard or Hancock.
(b) What should be done with captured deserters.
(c) Who is the better man, Lee or Meade.
(d) Who is responsible for the day's success.

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

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

10. Why does Sorrel not believe the spy?
(a) There would have been word earlier if his information were true.
(b) Reports from Stuart contradict the spy's information.
(c) Another spy gave different information.
(d) The spy has given them false information in the past.

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

12. 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 defensive. Longstreet wants to take the offensive.
(c) Lee wants to lead with the infantry. Longstreet wants to lead with the cavalry.
(d) Lee wants to take the offensive. Longstreet wants to take the defensive.

13. What does Joseph Bucklin bring to Chamberlain?
(a) Orders from Gen. Meade.
(b) More ammunition.
(c) The mutineers' grievances.
(d) A letter from his wife.

14. What part of his body troubles Lee?
(a) His stomach
(b) His lungs
(c) His heart
(d) His throat

15. What is unusual about Buford's reaction to Reynolds' arrival?
(a) Buford is angry that it has taken Reynolds so long to respond.
(b) Buford is disappointed that Reynolds is taking command.
(c) Buford is more frightened of Reynolds than of Heth.
(d) It is the first time Buford is happy to see the appearance of higher command.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Corse find out about the young woman Buford has seen in town?

2. Which of these name is NOT used to refer to General Lee?

3. Why does Gibbon not want Buford to go into headquarters?

4. What profession had the spy had before that helps him in his current position?

5. Why does Longstreet stay up as late as possible?

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