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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. The song "Kathleen Mavourneen" remind Armistead of ___________.
(a) The first girl he ever loved.
(b) The last time he saw Winfield Hancock.
(c) His former homeland, Ireland.
(d) The last time he saw his wife.

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

3. What does Armistead want Pickett to do about Garnett?
(a) Order him not to make the charge.
(b) Give him his own horse to ride.
(c) Force him to go to the hospital tent.
(d) Detail an aide to him to help him walk.

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

5. How does the battle go for the Confederates?
(a) Against the odds, they begin to win.
(b) After a short time, they turn and run as a group.
(c) They sustain heavy casualties, yet they carry on.
(d) They are instantly stopped in their tracks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Hood's officers blame for their loss?

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

3. What keeps Armistead going?

4. Where does Tom get the coffee that he brings to Chamberlain?

5. What concerns Armistead about this battle?

Short Essay Questions

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

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 "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. 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?"

5. 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?

6. 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?

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

8. 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,".

9. 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?

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

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