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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. Where does Longstreet think Lee and his army should be instead of Chambersburg?
(a) Atlanta
(b) Philadelphia
(c) Vicksburg
(d) Richmond

2. From what is the book's title derived?
(a) A sermon from a visiting preacher.
(b) A speech Chamberlain made at school.
(c) A line of Edgar Allan Poe's.
(d) A letter Chamberlain receives from his father.

3. To whom does Buford once more send a message?
(a) Col. Vincent
(b) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
(c) John Reynolds
(d) Gen. Meade

4. How long does Buford hope to hold the Rebel soldiers at bay?
(a) Long enough for Lee to arrive in town.
(b) All day.
(c) Long enough for the infantry to arrive to support his cavalry.
(d) More than six hours.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the situation when Reynolds arrives?

2. What is Lee waiting for at the end of the chapter?

3. What message does Reynolds send to his commanders?

4. Why does Buford pause when writing for help?

5. How does Lee calm his worries?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 1, The Spy," why does Lee think the change in Union command from Hooker to Meade is to the Confederates' advantage?

2. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet," Longstreet describes Jackson to Fremantle. How would you characterize Jackson?

3. What does the arrival of John Reynolds in "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford" signify for Buford?

4. Once the enemy starts running, in "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee," what does Longstreet suggest? How does Lee respond?

5. In "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 1, The Spy," why are Sorrel, Longstreet and Lee hesitant to believe the spy's information?

6. Describe George Pickett's appearance.

7. Describe how Longstreet appears to other soldiers.

8. Why have the 120 men from the Second Maine mutinied?

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

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

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