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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. How does Chamberlain get the mutineers' attention?
(a) Waving a flag
(b) Speaking softly
(c) Firing a shot in the air
(d) Blowing a bugle

2. What is the situation when Reynolds arrives?
(a) The Rebels have taken over Buford's headquarters.
(b) Buford's troops are soundly beating the Rebels.
(c) Buford has given up command to a junior officer.
(d) Buford's troops are holding, but barely.

3. How does Lee handle Ewell's failure?
(a) He tells Ewell he is very disappointed in him and relieves him of his command.
(b) He warns Ewell to be more decisive in the future or face court-martial.
(c) He tells Ewell he won a victory, though it might have been a greater victory.
(d) He makes no mention of it.

4. What is causing Lee frustration at the start of the battle?
(a) He has more troops, yet the Union seems to be winning already.
(b) His health is preventing him from getting close to the action.
(c) He has still heard nothing from Stuart.
(d) His officers are not following his orders.

5. Buford is in need of more _____________.
(a) Infantrymen
(b) Food
(c) Ammunition
(d) Lieutenants

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kilrain say Chamberlain should tell the mutineers?

2. Whose presence does Lee feel during his meeting with Ewell, Early and Rodes?

3. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?

4. How does Ewell appear to Lee?

5. How do things change when Chamberlain and his men enter Pennsylvania?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 3, Buford," how does the setting foreshadow the upcoming battle?

2. Do you think Reynolds is a good commander? Why or why not?

3. How do Longstreet and Lee differ in their strategies?

4. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 6, Lee," why is Trimble upset with Ewell?

5. Describe how Longstreet appears to other soldiers.

6. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford," why does Buford go from grinning and a sense of confidence to concern and weariness?

7. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 7, Buford," provides information on the dispute at Union headquarters. What is the nature of the controversy?

8. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford," describe how the battle starts.

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

10. Compare and contrast Chamberlain and Kilrain as described in "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 2, Chamberlain."

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