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

2. What part of his body troubles Lee?
(a) His lungs
(b) His stomach
(c) His throat
(d) His heart

3. What does Joseph Bucklin bring to Chamberlain?
(a) More ammunition.
(b) Orders from Gen. Meade.
(c) A letter from his wife.
(d) The mutineers' grievances.

4. What is "The Cause" for Longstreet?
(a) Victory
(b) Southern aristocracy
(c) States' rights
(d) Slavery

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession had the spy had before that helps him in his current position?

2. Why does Armistead say Lee will not use a defensive strategy?

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

4. Pickett concerned about ___________.

5. What message does Reynolds send to his commanders?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lee so concerned about Longstreet's well-being?

2. 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?

3. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 6, Lee," how is Ewell described? What kind of commander do you think he is?

4. In "Monday, June 29, 1863, Chapter 1, The Spy," why does Lee think the change in Union command from Hooker to Meade is to the Confederates' advantage?

5. Why have the 120 men from the Second Maine mutinied?

6. Describe how Longstreet appears to other soldiers.

7. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 6, Lee," why is Trimble upset with Ewell?

8. In "Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 7, Buford," what do you think it symbolizes when Buford cannot find the white angel but sees instead the Rebel fires burning?

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

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

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