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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Longstreet (Mid-Morning, May 6, 1864) Hancock (Late Afternoon, May 6, 1864): Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were defensive maneuvers employed when Meade had pressed on his army at Mine Run?
(a) Burning houses.
(b) Digging trenches.
(c) Opening caves.
(d) Lowering battelions.

2. Who has been criticized as losing the Battle of Gettysburg?
(a) Sherman.
(b) Longfellow.
(c) Lee.
(d) Longstreet.

3. What were the northern and southern troops friendly enough to barter?
(a) Women.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Coffee.

4. What color is Lee's horse?
(a) Brown.
(b) White.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

5. When was the Gettsyburg conflict?
(a) 1867.
(b) 1863.
(c) 1879.
(d) 1871.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cliche regarding the Southern fight in the Civil War?

2. What does the Federal commander's work focus on?

3. Where does Chamberlain return by train?

4. What has a far weaker central government than the Union?

5. What do the north and south troops NOT share in common?

(see the answer key)

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