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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 does Longstreet tell Hood not to attack to the right?
(a) He knows the enemy is reforming for just such an attack.
(b) He thinks an attack on the right will fail.
(c) He wants Hood to stay where he is as a buffer between Longstreet and the enemy.
(d) He does not want to go against Lee again.

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 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 is too old to fight anymore.
(d) He may not survive to see his wife again.

4. What is Stuart's initial response when Lee tells him there are officers who want Stuart court-martialed?
(a) He bows his head in shame.
(b) He protests his innocence.
(c) He offers to resign from his post.
(d) He wants to know who those officers are.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What question continues to occasionally plague Chamberlain?

2. What does Chamberlain think will happen if the South wins?

3. What is Longstreet struggling with throughout the chapter?

4. What keeps Armistead going?

5. What is Armistead's fear at the end?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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 5, Longstreet," why does Longstreet think he can no longer lead? How does Lee respond?

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

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

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

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

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

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