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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 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.

2. What does Kilrain think is important in fighting this war?
(a) Equality
(b) Justice
(c) Unity
(d) Race

3. How does Pickett respond to his orders?
(a) With excitement, but some doubts
(b) With great enthusiasm
(c) Soberly and somberly
(d) With some hesitation

4. What news does Tom bring Chamberlain?
(a) Kilrain has died.
(b) The rations can't get through.
(c) The hospital has been shut down.
(d) Meade wants to see him.

5. 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) Waves a flag in the air.
(d) Blows a bugle call.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sykes want to see Chamberlain?

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

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

4. Why does Fremantle say the English have not entered the war?

5. What does Marshall request of Longstreet?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?"

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

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 6, Lee," why does Lee think the choice of Ewell as a commander of a corps is a mistake?

5. 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,".

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

7. 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?

8. 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?

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

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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