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

2. What does Chamberlain think about the ground they're holding?
(a) It is an OK position, but with a little power, the Rebels will overtake them.
(b) It is a very good position and they can hold it for quite a while.
(c) One side of it is very weak.
(d) They would be better off finding another site altogether.

3. What concerns Armistead about this battle?
(a) He believes Lee was wrong to attack the middle.
(b) He may have to face his old friend, Hancock.
(c) He may not survive to see his wife again.
(d) He is too old to fight anymore.

4. Where does Tom get the coffee that he brings to Chamberlain?
(a) From the regiment's rations
(b) From captured Rebel soldiers
(c) From dead soldiers
(d) From Gen. Meade with his compliments

5. What does Col. Vincent tell Chamberlain he must do?
(a) Not withdraw under any circumstances.
(b) Send frequent messages to Vincent updating him on the progress of the battle.
(c) Hold as long as he can but preserve his men.
(d) Keep his men hidden behind rocks to surprise the enemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Longstreet contemplate when he realizes the battle is lost?

2. Whose absence is once again affecting the Confederate troops?

3. What misconception, in Longstreet's opinion, does Fremantle have of Lee?

4. Why does Longstreet tell Hood not to attack to the right?

5. What is the outcome of Lee's discussion with Longstreet?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 6, Lee," how does Stuart respond to Lee's reprimand? Do you think Lee is right to reprimand him rather than court martial him?

2. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 6, Lee," why does Lee think the choice of Ewell as a commander of a corps is a mistake?

3. 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?

4. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet," how do Longstreet and Lee differ on their views of the day's battle?

5. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 2, Chamberlain," what does Chamberlain's encounter with the escaped slave reveal to him?

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

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

8. In "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 3, Chamberlain," the word "dreamyly" appears several times. Explain its significance.

9. In "Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet," compare and contrast Pickett's anticipation of battle with Longstreet's.

10. How does Pickett's mood in "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 5, Longstreet," contrast with his mood in "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet?"

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