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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 news about Gen. Ewell does Venable bring to Lee?
(a) Ewell has been taken sick and can no longer serve.
(b) Ewell has regained control and is gathering his men together.
(c) Ewell and Early have had a disagreement and there is talk of a duel.
(d) Ewell is not in command but is deferring to Early.

2. What does Chamberlain decide to do when his men run out of ammunition?
(a) Show a white flag and surrender.
(b) Fix bayonets and charge.
(c) Ride to Col. Vincent to request more ammunition.
(d) Move his men to the right to join other troops.

3. What does Fremantle think of democracy?
(a) It should be brought to England.
(b) It is a noble idea.
(c) It is an experiment that will ultimately fail.
(d) It will stand the test of time and spread throughout the world.

4. Why does Sykes want to see Chamberlain?
(a) To inquire after his casualties.
(b) To promote him to a new command.
(c) To make sure he and his men had enough food.
(d) To compliment him on his leadership the day before.

5. Whose absence is once again affecting the Confederate troops?
(a) Stuart
(b) Campbell
(c) Meade
(d) Law

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lee think one wins victories?

2. What makes the Confederate troops turn back as they start to retreat?

3. What happens to Kilrain in the battle?

4. What does Chamberlain hope to get for his men very soon?

5. Why won't Longstreet send support to Pickett when he asks for it?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Friday, July 3, Chapter 4, Armistead," why does Garnett decide to go against orders and ride his horse into battle?

2. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 4, Chamberlain," what is the result of Vincent telling Chamberlain that his men cannot withdraw under any circumstances?

3. In "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 5, Longstreet," why does Longstreet think he can no longer lead? How does Lee respond?

4. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 3, Longstreet," what difficulty arises for Longstreet that results in the attack not being effective?

5. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 1, Fremantle," describe Fremantle's thoughts toward the Southerners.

6. In "Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet," why does Longstreet say the assault will be especially hard on Armistead?

7. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet," Longstreet several times has the urge to talk to Lee about his tactics, and about Stuart, and yet he suppresses the urge. Why? Do you think that is the right thing to do?

8. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 1, Fremantle," how is Hood described? What does Fremantle try to sense about Hood when he meets him?

9. Earlier, in "The First Day, Chapter 4, Chamberlain," Chamberlain remembers Ames saying that to lead men, "You must care for your men's welfare. You must show physical courage." Do you think Chamberlain exemplifies these qualities? Explain, including reference to "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 4, Chamberlain,".

10. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 2, Chamberlain," what does Kilrain think the war is about?

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