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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose troops wear black hats and are known as the Iron Brigade?
(a) Robert E. Lee's
(b) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain's
(c) John Reynolds'
(d) James Longstreet's

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

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

4. What continues to frustrate Lee as the battle progresses?
(a) His officers continue to refuse to follow orders.
(b) His health is slowing him down and taking away his concentration.
(c) The Union soldiers are inexplicably beating his men.
(d) He is still fighting "blind" without adequate information.

5. What does Longstreet want Lee to do when Stuart finally returns?
(a) Demote him to private.
(b) Court-martial him.
(c) Reproach him.
(d) Take him out of the cavalry and put him in the infantry.

6. What is Reynolds bringing with him?
(a) The First and Eleventh Corps
(b) No one. He could not spare the troops
(c) One brigade
(d) A division of infantry

7. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?
(a) He will not be any help.
(b) He is the only hope for the Union army.
(c) He knows a great deal about the tactics of Robert E. Lee.
(d) He is the best general either side had ever seen.

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

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

10. What feat does Buford accomplish at Thorofare Gap?
(a) His men capture the most Rebel prisoners in the war so far.
(b) He creates a rockslide, taking out an entire Rebel division.
(c) His 3000 men hold off Longstreet's 25,000 for six hours.
(d) He beats a Rebel officer in hand-to-hand combat.

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

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

13. What rumor circulates among the men to help boost morale?
(a) The Rebels have been routed from Gettysburg.
(b) Extra troops are coming and will be relieving the Maine men in the morning.
(c) General McClellan has assumed command of the army.
(d) Lee has been killed in battle.

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

15. Who is it the spy quotes to himself as he rides along?
(a) Shakespeare
(b) Robert E. Lee
(c) George Washington
(d) Napoleon

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Buford's observation point at the start of the battle?

2. What order does Lee give to Ewell?

3. What scent directs Buford to headquarters?

4. What does Longstreet think could lose the war?

5. Which of these does Lee think will NOT be an issue with Meade?

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