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

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

3. What keeps Armistead going?
(a) His love for his home and his country.
(b) His fear of being labeled a coward.
(c) His belief that the attack will be a success.
(d) His desire to see his wife again.

4. What difficulty faces Longstreet?
(a) His men lose confidence in his leadership and refuse to fight.
(b) His horse lames himself, and Longstreet has to find another one.
(c) Not knowing the area well, he's forced to turn his troops around and lead a counter-march.
(d) He cannot focus on the battle because he keeps thinking about his dead children.

5. What does Longstreet think he should do but cannot?
(a) Resign his position.
(b) Send scouts for additional ammunition.
(c) Find a place to get some rest.
(d) Lead the attack from the front line.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does Chamberlain take that haunts him afterward?

2. What does Fremantle hope for after the war is over?

3. Why does Sykes want to see Chamberlain?

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

5. What does Marshall request of Longstreet?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 4, Armistead," what are Armistead's dying thoughts?

2. Meade has been referred to many times throughout the novel, and is referred to again in "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 3, Chamberlain." What is your impression of him? Support your answer.

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

4. 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?

5. In "Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 1, Chamberlain," what does Tom say about the bayonets?

6. 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?

7. 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,".

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

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

10. 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?

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