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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. Why is the slave shot?
(a) He assaults an officer.
(b) He asks directions from a white woman.
(c) He tries to help another slave escape.
(d) He runs from the Confederate ranks.

2. How does Armistead get his men's attention when he goes to help Kemper?
(a) Puts his hat on top of his uplifted sword.
(b) Shoots his gun into the air.
(c) Blows a bugle call.
(d) Waves a flag in the air.

3. Which of these is NOT something Chamberlain thinks about his men?
(a) They would be better off under the command of someone else.
(b) Another battle like the one the day before, and the regiment will be gone.
(c) They deserve recognition for what they accomplished the day before.
(d) Those who remain are the best of the best.

4. What had Sickles done that causes difficulty for the Union?
(a) Engages in battle without permission.
(b) Removes his troops from battle.
(c) Swings his men around the Confederate troops to the south.
(d) Moves his troops down off the hill.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lee blame for the attack's failure?

2. What does Fremantle think the war is really about?

3. What concerns Armistead about this battle?

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

5. Which of these is NOT a reason Longstreet gives for why Meade will not attack?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 3, Longstreet," what does Hood want Longstreet to give him permission to do? What is Longstreet's response? What do you think the outcome of that decision will be?

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

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

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

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. In "Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 1, Chamberlain," what is ironic about where Chamberlain and his men are being sent?

8. 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?

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

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

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