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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. Which of these is NOT a way Lee thinks of Reynolds?
(a) A gentleman
(b) A friend
(c) A neat trim man
(d) A dandy

2. For what is Pickett notorious?
(a) Playing practical jokes on his fellow officers.
(b) Finishing last in his class at West Point.
(c) Giving nicknames to the soldiers under his command.
(d) Getting in fights after drinking too much.

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

4. What news does Trimble bring to Lee?
(a) Lee's order to take the hill arrived too late.
(b) Ewell was eager to take the hill but Early would not allow it.
(c) There was no possible way for Ewell to take the hill.
(d) Ewell could have easily taken the hill but hesitated too long.

5. What response do Ewell and Early have to Longstreet's idea of moving the troops in between Meade and Washington?
(a) They think it is the mark of Longstreet's cowardice.
(b) They think it would hurt morale.
(c) They think it bears consideration.
(d) They think it should be followed immediately.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lee think there is an opportunity here?

2. Whose troops wear black hats and are known as the Iron Brigade?

3. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?

4. What disagreement does Buford encounter upon arriving at headquarters?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. Describe the situation at the end of "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee."

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

5. In "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 3, Buford," why does Buford have little faith that reinforcements will arrive in time?

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

7. Compare and contrast Chamberlain and Kilrain as described in "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 2, 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 6, Lee," why is Trimble upset with Ewell?

10. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 4, Chamberlain," what is the significance of Dan Butterfield?

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