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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What memory does Chamberlain have of his brother, Tom, in childhood?
(a) Tom always at Lawrence's heels, trying to be just like him.
(b) Tom and Lawrence helping their father on the farm.
(c) Tom getting lost in the winter and finding his way back on his own.
(d) Tom getting in fights at school over Lawrence's bookishness.

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

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

4. Once the Union soldiers start retreating, what is Lee's goal?
(a) To fall back to a stronghold outside of Gettysburg.
(b) To keep pushing to capture the hill.
(c) To force the Union out of Gettysburg entirely.
(d) To go after the Union commanders to create fear in the infantry.

5. 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

6. How does it seem to Lee that the battle is progressing, as first Rodes and then Early engage in battle?
(a) It is happening beyond his control.
(b) It is well-organized, and victory is certain.
(c) It is just as he planned.
(d) It is haphazard, doomed to failure.

7. Why does Armistead say Lee will not use a defensive strategy?
(a) He is too proud.
(b) He does not think it is a sound strategy.
(c) He is too angry at the Union army to refrain from attacking.
(d) A defensive strategy has not worked to this time in American warfare.

8. What has happened to Heth?
(a) He has been wounded in the head.
(b) He has been captured by the enemy.
(c) His troops have been captured.
(d) He has been killed.

9. What does Lee hear as he and Longstreet begin to ride?
(a) Galloping horses
(b) Thunder
(c) Artillery
(d) The Rebel yell

10. Why is Kilrain only a private?
(a) He had refused promotion several times.
(b) He had picked a fight with an officer.
(c) He had only joined the army a few weeks earlier.
(d) He had stolen a horse.

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

12. What is Lee waiting for at the end of the chapter?
(a) A message of surrender from the Union command
(b) Longstreet's spy to bring him new information
(c) Ewell's attack on the hill
(d) Much needed medication for his heart condition

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

14. What happens just before dawn when the battle is about to begin?
(a) There is a shower of shooting stars.
(b) The moon sets in a reddish haze.
(c) A misty rain begins to fall.
(d) Lightning strikes a tree on a hill.

15. What memory suddenly strikes Longstreet?
(a) The death of his children
(b) His first battle in Indian territory
(c) The death of his father
(d) His wedding day

Short Answer Questions

1. What had been Chamberlain's job before joining the army?

2. What is Chamberlain told to do to the mutineers if they will not fight?

3. After Chamberlain talks to them, how many of the mutineers still refuse to fight?

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

5. Why did the mutineers mutiny?

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