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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what is the book's title derived?
(a) A sermon from a visiting preacher.
(b) A line of Edgar Allan Poe's.
(c) A letter Chamberlain receives from his father.
(d) A speech Chamberlain made at school.

2. What makes the Confederate troops turn back as they start to retreat?
(a) Their own cannons pointed at them.
(b) The sight of the flag of Virginia still waving.
(c) A regiment of Union soldiers that had come around behind them.
(d) The sight of Lee, bareheaded, on horseback.

3. After Chamberlain talks to them, how many of the mutineers still refuse to fight?
(a) 114
(b) 10
(c) 6
(d) 120

4. How is Gettysburg best described?
(a) A small town in the Pennsylvania countryside.
(b) The second largest city in Pennsylvania.
(c) A strategically important port town.
(d) The headquarters of the entire Union army.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sorrel not believe the spy?

2. What is causing Lee frustration at the start of the battle?

3. The song "Kathleen Mavourneen" remind Armistead of ___________.

4. What is Chamberlain told to do to the mutineers if they will not fight?

5. Which of these is NOT something Chamberlain thinks about his men?

(see the answer key)

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