The Killer Angels Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Michael Shaara
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 154 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Killer Angels Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Michael Shaara
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 154 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What does Lee hear as he and Longstreet begin to ride?
(a) The Rebel yell
(b) Thunder
(c) Artillery
(d) Galloping horses

2. Why does Lee depend on Longstreet?
(a) He is the best commander now that Stonewall Jackson is dead.
(b) He can stir the men with his eloquent speeches.
(c) He has the most distinguished record for offensive warfare.
(d) He is the only one who knows the Pennsylvania countryside.

3. Who is Armistead's friend in the Union army?
(a) Buford
(b) Hancock
(c) Chamberlain
(d) Reynolds

4. What profession had the spy had before that helps him in his current position?
(a) Jockey
(b) Actor
(c) Soldier
(d) Traveling salesman

5. What is the first question Chamberlain has for the mutineers?
(a) When did you last eat?
(b) Why did you mutiny?
(c) Where are you from?
(d) How many of you will fight?

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Longstreet want Lee to do when Stuart finally returns?

2. What has happened to Heth?

3. What song of Dan Butterfield's becomes well known?

4. Who has still not yet reported to Lee?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you characterize Buford as a soldier?

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

3. Based on his interaction with the mutineers, how would you characterize Chamberlain's leadership?

4. 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?

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

10. 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?

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