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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lee think there is an opportunity here?
(a) The Union Army was just defeated at Vicksburg.
(b) The Confederate Army is much stronger than the Union Army.
(c) Meade will be cautious and slow to move.
(d) Lee has just been given several thousand more troops.

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

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

4. Why does Buford pause when writing for help?
(a) He has to think up a code in case the enemy got hold of the message.
(b) He does not want his superiors to think he cannot handle the battle.
(c) He has written for help before and it has never come.
(d) He has an argument with his superior and does not want to apologize.

5. How do Lee and Longstreet differ on battle strategy?
(a) Lee wants to take the defensive. Longstreet wants to take the offensive.
(b) Lee wants to take the offensive. Longstreet wants to take the defensive.
(c) Lee wants to lead with the infantry. Longstreet wants to lead with the cavalry.
(d) Lee wants to lead with the cavalry. Longstreet wants to lead with the infantry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lee depend on Longstreet?

2. Who arrives at headquarters?

3. What does Buford conclude when the Rebel troops pull back?

4. Pickett concerned about ___________.

5. How does Chamberlain say this war is different from other wars?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 4, Longstreet," what does Longstreet's lack of interest in poker represent?

2. From what is the book's title derived?

3. In "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 1, The Spy," what is the mood of the Confederate army? Of the Union army?

4. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee," what doubts does Lee have about some of his men that he tries to quiet within himself? What might this demonstrate about Lee?

5. How would you characterize Buford as a soldier?

6. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 1, Lee," what does Lee have to feel guilty about?

7. How would you characterize Lee's approach to civilians?

8. How would you characterize the friendship between Kilrain and Chamberlain?

9. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 6, Lee," how is Ewell described? What kind of commander do you think he is?

10. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 7, Buford," what do you think it symbolizes when Buford cannot find the white angel but sees instead the Rebel fires burning?

(see the answer keys)

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