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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 Corse find out about the young woman Buford has seen in town?
(a) Her husband is a prisoner in a Southern camp.
(b) She is a widow.
(c) Her husband is an undertaker.
(d) She is a Southern sympathizer.

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

3. Which of these is NOT Fremantle's opinion of Lee?
(a) He is overly virtuous.
(b) He is a gentleman.
(c) He has great forbears.
(d) He is as good as an English general.

4. Pickett concerned about ___________.
(a) Being placed last in line in an important battle.
(b) Losing too many men to continue fighting.
(c) His honor if the Confederates lose this battle.
(d) How to get letters to his fiancee in the fastest manner.

5. What does Longstreet want Lee to do now that the Union army is retreating?
(a) Attack with all force.
(b) Interrogate the prisoners to find out the Union's overall strategy.
(c) Disengage and move the troops between Gettysburg and D.C.
(d) Call a truce to discuss the Union's surrender.

Short Answer Questions

1. What catches Buford's eye in the cemetery?

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

3. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?

4. How long does Buford hope to hold the Rebel soldiers at bay?

5. Chamberlain comes from the state of _________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Lee so concerned about Longstreet's well-being?

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

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

5. 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?

6. How would you characterize Buford as a soldier?

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

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

9. Describe the relationship between Lee and Longstreet in "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 1, The Spy."

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

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