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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. What concerns Armistead about this battle?
(a) He believes Lee was wrong to attack the middle.
(b) He is too old to fight anymore.
(c) He may not survive to see his wife again.
(d) He may have to face his old friend, Hancock.

2. What does Chamberlain think will happen if the South wins?
(a) The North and South will eventually reunify.
(b) The South will become a British protectorate.
(c) America will become two countries.
(d) The South will eventually overtake the North.

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

4. Which of these is NOT troubling Longstreet before this battle?
(a) He breaks his vow to the U.S. military.
(b) He is fighting men he once commanded.
(c) He believes a defensive strategy is the best option.
(d) He is concerned they will not get needed supplies from Virginia.

5. How is Pettigrew of the Confederates like Chamberlain of the Union?
(a) They are both from Maine.
(b) They both have a brother serving under them.
(c) They both are 34 years old.
(d) They are both intellectuals.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the South seceded, why did Lee give up his position in the U.S. military?

2. Why won't Longstreet send support to Pickett when he asks for it?

3. What does the Baptist minister say to Chamberlain about slavery?

4. What news does Tom bring Chamberlain?

5. In Chamberlain's mind, what takes away from the perfection of the fight?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet," compare and contrast Pickett's anticipation of battle with Longstreet's.

2. Earlier, in "The First Day, Chapter 4, Chamberlain," Chamberlain remembers Ames saying that to lead men, "You must care for your men's welfare. You must show physical courage." Do you think Chamberlain exemplifies these qualities? Explain, including reference to "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 4, Chamberlain,".

3. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 3, Longstreet," what does Hood want Longstreet to give him permission to do? What is Longstreet's response? What do you think the outcome of that decision will be?

4. In "Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet," why does Longstreet say the assault will be especially hard on Armistead?

5. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet," how do Longstreet and Lee differ on their views of the day's battle?

6. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 3, Longstreet," what difficulty arises for Longstreet that results in the attack not being effective?

7. In "Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 1, Chamberlain," what is ironic about where Chamberlain and his men are being sent?

8. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 5, Longstreet," Longstreet several times has the urge to talk to Lee about his tactics, and about Stuart, and yet he suppresses the urge. Why? Do you think that is the right thing to do?

9. Meade has been referred to many times throughout the novel, and is referred to again in "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 3, Chamberlain." What is your impression of him? Support your answer.

10. How does Pickett's mood in "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 5, Longstreet," contrast with his mood in "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet?"

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