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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 3, Chamberlain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does it seem to Lee that the battle is progressing, as first Rodes and then Early engage in battle?
(a) It is happening beyond his control.
(b) It is well-organized, and victory is certain.
(c) It is just as he planned.
(d) It is haphazard, doomed to failure.

2. What is different about the way Buford has his cavalry soldiers fight?
(a) They fight in civilian clothes, not in uniform.
(b) They use bows and arrows.
(c) They fight on foot, not on horseback.
(d) They form a circle and surround the enemy.

3. Why is Reynolds no longer in command?
(a) He has been killed.
(b) Gen. Meade has arrived and removed him from command.
(c) He has been severely injured and is taken to the hospital tent.
(d) His horse gets startled by the cannonfire and runs off with him.

4. What is causing Lee frustration at the start of the battle?
(a) His health is preventing him from getting close to the action.
(b) He has more troops, yet the Union seems to be winning already.
(c) His officers are not following his orders.
(d) He has still heard nothing from Stuart.

5. Now that nearly half of his regiment is gone, what does Rice tell Chamberlain to do?
(a) Occupy the big, wooded hill.
(b) Join his men to Sickles' regiment.
(c) Take care of the wounded.
(d) Move his remaining men out of harm's way for the time being.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Chamberlain's regiment sent?

2. What does Longstreet think could lose the war?

3. What does Fremantle think of democracy?

4. What does Pitzer tell Chamberlain about Meade?

5. What is Longstreet struggling with throughout the chapter?

(see the answer key)

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