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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the slave shot?
(a) He tries to help another slave escape.
(b) He assaults an officer.
(c) He asks directions from a white woman.
(d) He runs from the Confederate ranks.

2. What does Chamberlain think will happen if the South wins?
(a) The North and South will eventually reunify.
(b) America will become two countries.
(c) The South will eventually overtake the North.
(d) The South will become a British protectorate.

3. How does Armistead get his men's attention when he goes to help Kemper?
(a) Waves a flag in the air.
(b) Blows a bugle call.
(c) Puts his hat on top of his uplifted sword.
(d) Shoots his gun into the air.

4. What does Kilrain think is important in fighting this war?
(a) Justice
(b) Race
(c) Equality
(d) Unity

5. Which of these is NOT troubling Longstreet before this battle?
(a) He believes a defensive strategy is the best option.
(b) He is fighting men he once commanded.
(c) He breaks his vow to the U.S. military.
(d) He is concerned they will not get needed supplies from Virginia.

6. What makes the Confederate troops turn back as they start to retreat?
(a) The sight of the flag of Virginia still waving.
(b) The sight of Lee, bareheaded, on horseback.
(c) Their own cannons pointed at them.
(d) A regiment of Union soldiers that had come around behind them.

7. Where does Tom get the coffee that he brings to Chamberlain?
(a) From Gen. Meade with his compliments
(b) From captured Rebel soldiers
(c) From dead soldiers
(d) From the regiment's rations

8. What is the outcome of Lee's discussion with Longstreet?
(a) The attack will move to the left.
(b) They will attack both the left and the right simultaneously.
(c) The attack at the center will go ahead.
(d) The attack will move to the right.

9. Of what had Lee been trying to warn Longstreet?
(a) He has no cause and he cannot just fight for the soldiers.
(b) His men will not follow him if he shows a shred of doubt.
(c) He will be demoted if he does not show Lee proper support.
(d) His habit of speaking his mind will be his political downfall.

10. 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 make sure he and his men had enough food.
(d) To promote him to a new command.

11. What had Sickles done that causes difficulty for the Union?
(a) Moves his troops down off the hill.
(b) Engages in battle without permission.
(c) Removes his troops from battle.
(d) Swings his men around the Confederate troops to the south.

12. Where is Chamberlain's regiment sent?
(a) To the center of the line
(b) Off the battlefield entirely, to rest
(c) Back to the left, where they had been
(d) To the right end of the line

13. Why won't Longstreet send support to Pickett when he asks for it?
(a) If Pickett had obeyed orders, he would not need support.
(b) Pickett's division is doing better than anyone else's.
(c) There is no way to get the men to where Pickett is.
(d) There is no support to send.

14. What is Longstreet struggling with throughout the chapter?
(a) His disagreement with Lee and whether or not to just follow orders.
(b) Losing faith in the abilities of his men.
(c) The loss of Stonewall Jackson.
(d) Fighting a war that is about slavery.

15. Whose advice has Lee taken regarding strategy?
(a) McLaws
(b) Ewell and Early
(c) Pickett and Hood
(d) Longstreet

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Longstreet say Lee should put Hill in command instead of Longstreet?

2. What happens to Kilrain in the battle?

3. What does Longstreet think will be the outcome of this battle?

4. What prediction does Hancock make about the Rebels?

5. What does Col. Vincent tell Chamberlain he must do?

(see the answer keys)

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