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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lee think there is an opportunity here?
(a) The Union Army was just defeated at Vicksburg.
(b) Meade will be cautious and slow to move.
(c) The Confederate Army is much stronger than the Union Army.
(d) Lee has just been given several thousand more troops.

2. What information does the spy have about Stuart?
(a) He had defeated Reynold's troops a few days before.
(b) He's riding in the north, not doing any real damage.
(c) He has been court-martialed.
(d) He and his cavalry were captured by Union soldiers.

3. Which of these name is NOT used to refer to General Lee?
(a) The Colonel
(b) Old Granny
(c) King of Spades
(d) Old Man

4. What does Lee want Longstreet to do in battle?
(a) Be responsible for keeping Lee updated on the battle's progression.
(b) Lead his men from the cupola.
(c) Stay out of harm's way.
(d) Be at the front of the charge.

5. What does Lee hear as he and Longstreet begin to ride?
(a) Thunder
(b) Galloping horses
(c) The Rebel yell
(d) Artillery

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

7. Why is Kilrain only a private?
(a) He had refused promotion several times.
(b) He had only joined the army a few weeks earlier.
(c) He had picked a fight with an officer.
(d) He had stolen a horse.

8. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?
(a) He knows a great deal about the tactics of Robert E. Lee.
(b) He is the best general either side had ever seen.
(c) He is the only hope for the Union army.
(d) He will not be any help.

9. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?
(a) He is not a great horseman, but he knows how to choose ground.
(b) He's the best calvary leader in the army.
(c) If he survives, he might make a soldier one day.
(d) He's the best-dressed soldier in the Union army.

10. Once the Union soldiers start retreating, what is Lee's goal?
(a) To force the Union out of Gettysburg entirely.
(b) To keep pushing to capture the hill.
(c) To fall back to a stronghold outside of Gettysburg.
(d) To go after the Union commanders to create fear in the infantry.

11. Who is Buford initially facing?
(a) Longstreet
(b) Early
(c) Ewell
(d) Heth

12. Which of these is NOT a way Lee thinks of Reynolds?
(a) A dandy
(b) A friend
(c) A neat trim man
(d) A gentleman

13. What does Longstreet want Lee to do when Stuart finally returns?
(a) Take him out of the cavalry and put him in the infantry.
(b) Demote him to private.
(c) Reproach him.
(d) Court-martial him.

14. What is Chamberlain told to do to the mutineers if they will not fight?
(a) Court-martial them.
(b) Release them from the army.
(c) Hang them.
(d) Shoot them.

15. What does Buford conclude when the Rebel troops pull back?
(a) The Rebels are scared to face Union soldiers.
(b) They went to the wrong place by mistake.
(c) The battle will take place outside of town.
(d) Lee has turned -- it's the main body of the Rebel army.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do things change when Chamberlain and his men enter Pennsylvania?

2. Chamberlain think the war is about slavery and __________________.

3. What is Buford's main concern?

4. Where is Buford's observation point at the start of the battle?

5. What sight appears to Longstreet to look like masses of fat white spiders?

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