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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chamberlain think the war is about slavery and __________________.
(a) The North buying up Southern businesses.
(b) The South recreating European nobility.
(c) The right to bear arms
(d) States' rights

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

3. What does Longstreet want Lee to do now that the Union army is retreating?
(a) Attack with all force.
(b) Interrogate the prisoners to find out the Union's overall strategy.
(c) Disengage and move the troops between Gettysburg and D.C.
(d) Call a truce to discuss the Union's surrender.

4. What does Longstreet think could lose the war?
(a) Dishonesty
(b) Honor
(c) Cowardice
(d) Loyalty

5. Who has still not yet reported to Lee?
(a) Longstreet
(b) Pickett
(c) Stuart
(d) Kemper

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Buford's main concern?

2. Buford looks for ___________.

3. Which of these name is NOT used to refer to General Lee?

4. Why does Lee depend on Longstreet?

5. How does Lee calm his worries?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the situation at the end of "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee."

2. In "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 1, The Spy," why are Sorrel, Longstreet and Lee hesitant to believe the spy's information?

3. Once the enemy starts running, in "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee," what does Longstreet suggest? How does Lee respond?

4. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 7, Buford," provides information on the dispute at Union headquarters. What is the nature of the controversy?

5. How would you characterize Buford as a soldier?

6. Compare and contrast Chamberlain and Kilrain as described in "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 2, Chamberlain."

7. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee," what doubts does Lee have about some of his men that he tries to quiet within himself? What might this demonstrate about Lee?

8. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford," describe how the battle starts.

9. From what is the book's title derived?

10. Based on his interaction with the mutineers, how would you characterize Chamberlain's leadership?

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