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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Buford's observation point at the start of the battle?
(a) From the base of the white angel
(b) From horseback on top of Cemetery Hill
(c) From a high tree
(d) From the cupola

2. Which of these does Lee think will NOT be an issue with Meade?
(a) His information will be poor.
(b) He will not be bringing adequate ammunition.
(c) He will have staff problems.
(d) It will take him some time to get up to speed.

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

4. To whom does Buford once more send a message?
(a) Col. Vincent
(b) John Reynolds
(c) Gen. Meade
(d) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

5. What continues to frustrate Lee as the battle progresses?
(a) The Union soldiers are inexplicably beating his men.
(b) His health is slowing him down and taking away his concentration.
(c) His officers continue to refuse to follow orders.
(d) He is still fighting "blind" without adequate information.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is described, upon his arrival, as looking "like a French king, all curls and feathers?"

2. How does Lee calm his worries?

3. What does Lee want Longstreet to do in battle?

4. What does Joseph Bucklin bring to Chamberlain?

5. How does Chamberlain say this war is different from other wars?

(see the answer key)

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