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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who does Lee blame for the attack's failure?
(a) Pickett
(b) Ewell
(c) Himself
(d) Longstreet
2. Who do Hood's officers blame for their loss?
(a) Longstreet
(b) Lee
(c) Hood
(d) Pickett
3. 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.
4. What is Longstreet struggling with throughout the chapter?
(a) Fighting a war that is about slavery.
(b) The loss of Stonewall Jackson.
(c) Losing faith in the abilities of his men.
(d) His disagreement with Lee and whether or not to just follow orders.
5. How does Pickett respond to his orders?
(a) With some hesitation
(b) With excitement, but some doubts
(c) With great enthusiasm
(d) Soberly and somberly
6. What makes the Confederate troops turn back as they start to retreat?
(a) The sight of the flag of Virginia still waving.
(b) Their own cannons pointed at them.
(c) A regiment of Union soldiers that had come around behind them.
(d) The sight of Lee, bareheaded, on horseback.
7. What news about Gen. Ewell does Venable bring to Lee?
(a) Ewell has been taken sick and can no longer serve.
(b) Ewell and Early have had a disagreement and there is talk of a duel.
(c) Ewell is not in command but is deferring to Early.
(d) Ewell has regained control and is gathering his men together.
8. In Chamberlain's mind, what takes away from the perfection of the fight?
(a) Kilrain's wound taking him off the field.
(b) Using Tom to plug the hole in the line.
(c) The heavy casualties his regiment suffered.
(d) Getting wounded in the foot.
9. Which of these is NOT something Chamberlain thinks about his men?
(a) Those who remain are the best of the best.
(b) They would be better off under the command of someone else.
(c) They deserve recognition for what they accomplished the day before.
(d) Another battle like the one the day before, and the regiment will be gone.
10. What happens to Kilrain in the battle?
(a) He falls from a horse.
(b) He is almost instantly killed.
(c) He gets shot in the leg.
(d) He gets shot in the armpit.
11. What prediction does Hancock make about the Rebels?
(a) They will concentrate on the left.
(b) They will attack the right flank again.
(c) They will strike again, this time in the middle.
(d) They will retreat before noon.
12. What does Chamberlain think about the ground they're holding?
(a) One side of it is very weak.
(b) It is an OK position, but with a little power, the Rebels will overtake them.
(c) It is a very good position and they can hold it for quite a while.
(d) They would be better off finding another site altogether.
13. Now that nearly half of his regiment is gone, what does Rice tell Chamberlain to do?
(a) Take care of the wounded.
(b) Move his remaining men out of harm's way for the time being.
(c) Occupy the big, wooded hill.
(d) Join his men to Sickles' regiment.
14. What does Longstreet contemplate when he realizes the battle is lost?
(a) Committing suicide by walking toward the enemy.
(b) Changing sides and fighting for the North.
(c) Finding Lee and yelling at him.
(d) Going home and leaving the war behind.
15. What does Chamberlain decide to do when his men run out of ammunition?
(a) Ride to Col. Vincent to request more ammunition.
(b) Show a white flag and surrender.
(c) Fix bayonets and charge.
(d) Move his men to the right to join other troops.
Short Answer Questions
1. Whose advice has Lee taken regarding strategy?
2. Which of these countries is NOT represented at breakfast?
3. How does Lee think one wins victories?
4. Why does Longstreet tell Hood not to attack to the right?
5. What strategy does Lee decide is the best course of action?
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