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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Chamberlain hope to get for his men very soon?
(a) New uniforms
(b) Medals of Honor
(c) Food
(d) New horses
2. Now that nearly half of his regiment is gone, what does Rice tell Chamberlain to do?
(a) Occupy the big, wooded hill.
(b) Join his men to Sickles' regiment.
(c) Take care of the wounded.
(d) Move his remaining men out of harm's way for the time being.
3. Who do Hood's officers blame for their loss?
(a) Pickett
(b) Hood
(c) Lee
(d) Longstreet
4. What makes the Confederate troops turn back as they start to retreat?
(a) The sight of Lee, bareheaded, on horseback.
(b) Their own cannons pointed at them.
(c) A regiment of Union soldiers that had come around behind them.
(d) The sight of the flag of Virginia still waving.
5. Why does Sykes want to see Chamberlain?
(a) To compliment him on his leadership the day before.
(b) To inquire after his casualties.
(c) To promote him to a new command.
(d) To make sure he and his men had enough food.
6. Why does Longstreet say Lee should put Hill in command instead of Longstreet?
(a) Longstreet has come down with the old soldier's disease.
(b) Hill earned the right with his victory the day before.
(c) Hill is better at this kind of assault.
(d) The men are mostly Hill's.
7. What is Stuart's initial response when Lee tells him there are officers who want Stuart court-martialed?
(a) He offers to resign from his post.
(b) He bows his head in shame.
(c) He wants to know who those officers are.
(d) He protests his innocence.
8. What does Pitzer tell Chamberlain about Meade?
(a) He is the bravest man Pitzer had ever seen.
(b) He is issuing new orders.
(c) He had wanted to retreat.
(d) He is resigning his position.
9. What keeps Armistead going?
(a) His fear of being labeled a coward.
(b) His love for his home and his country.
(c) His belief that the attack will be a success.
(d) His desire to see his wife again.
10. Which of these countries is NOT represented at breakfast?
(a) Prussia
(b) France
(c) England
(d) Austria
11. Which of these is NOT troubling Longstreet before this battle?
(a) He breaks his vow to the U.S. military.
(b) He is concerned they will not get needed supplies from Virginia.
(c) He believes a defensive strategy is the best option.
(d) He is fighting men he once commanded.
12. Who does Lee blame for the attack's failure?
(a) Pickett
(b) Longstreet
(c) Ewell
(d) Himself
13. What does Kilrain think is important in fighting this war?
(a) Race
(b) Justice
(c) Equality
(d) Unity
14. What does Chamberlain think about the ground they're holding?
(a) They would be better off finding another site altogether.
(b) It is an OK position, but with a little power, the Rebels will overtake them.
(c) One side of it is very weak.
(d) It is a very good position and they can hold it for quite a while.
15. What action does Chamberlain take that haunts him afterward?
(a) He shoots an enemy officer at point-blank range.
(b) He sends Tom into a gap to fill it.
(c) He sends his men to scavenge ammunition from the dead.
(d) He leaves Kilrain wounded on the battlefield.
Short Answer Questions
1. What prediction does Hancock make about the Rebels?
2. What misconception, in Longstreet's opinion, does Fremantle have of Lee?
3. How does Lee generally handle a battle?
4. How does the battle go for the Confederates?
5. What does Fremantle hope for after the war is over?
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