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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 had Sickles done that causes difficulty for the Union?
(a) Swings his men around the Confederate troops to the south.
(b) Moves his troops down off the hill.
(c) Engages in battle without permission.
(d) Removes his troops from battle.

2. What keeps Armistead going?
(a) His belief that the attack will be a success.
(b) His fear of being labeled a coward.
(c) His love for his home and his country.
(d) His desire to see his wife again.

3. Which of these is NOT a reason Longstreet gives for why Meade will not attack?
(a) He has just arrived on the field and will not understand the position.
(b) He will be reluctant to move without his full force.
(c) He will have orders from Washington not to attack.
(d) He is General Meade.

4. What news about Gen. Ewell does Venable bring to Lee?
(a) Ewell has regained control and is gathering his men together.
(b) Ewell and Early have had a disagreement and there is talk of a duel.
(c) Ewell is not in command but is deferring to Early.
(d) Ewell has been taken sick and can no longer serve.

5. Which of these countries is NOT represented at breakfast?
(a) Prussia
(b) Austria
(c) France
(d) England

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fremantle hope for after the war is over?

2. What does Longstreet contemplate when he realizes the battle is lost?

3. What happens to Kilrain in the battle?

4. What does Longstreet think will be the outcome of this battle?

5. Whose advice has Lee taken regarding strategy?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 1, Chamberlain," what does Tom say about the bayonets?

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

3. 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?"

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

5. 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.

6. In "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 5, Longstreet," why does Longstreet think he can no longer lead? How does Lee respond?

7. 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,".

8. In "Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 2, Chamberlain," what does Chamberlain's encounter with the escaped slave reveal to him?

9. In "Friday, July 3,1863, Chapter 4, Armistead," what are Armistead's dying thoughts?

10. In "Friday, July 3, Chapter 4, Armistead," why does Garnett decide to go against orders and ride his horse into battle?

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