The Killer Angels Quiz, Part 1

What news does the spy have for Lt. Gen. Longstreet?

• Confederate troops have been defeated at Harrisburg.

• Gettysburg has been invaded.

• John Reynolds plans to attack Richmond.

• The Union Army is on the move.

Why do the Confederate officers have trouble believing the spy?

• Another spy gave them different information.

• Reports from Jeb Stuart contradict the spy's information.

• The spy has given them false information in the past.

• They believe there would have been word earlier from Jeb Stuart if the spy's information were true.

Why does Lee think there is an opportunity at Gettysburg?

(Check all that apply.)

• The Union has a new general, George Meade, and he will be cautious and take his time getting there.

• The Confederate army has won several victories and will be eager to win another one.

• A victory at Gettysburg might force Lincoln to engage in peace negotiations.

• The Confederate army can gain supplies like shoes and fresh food.

What is Longstreet's opinion of the South's invasion of the North?

• Should not take the offense when the enemy outnumbers you.

• Should have happened much earlier.

• Will be difficult, but the South will eventually succeed.

• Was absolutely necessary.

What kind of relationship do Lee and Longstreet have?

• Lee admires Longstreet but Longstreet thinks Lee is too old for the job.

• Longstreet is Lee's son-in-law.

• They are very close, although Lee is very formal and Longstreet doesn't agree with him on strategy.

• They are in complete agreement on military strategy.

Col. Lawrence Chamberlain and his regiment come from which state?

Why did the Maine prisoners mutiny (rebel) before they were sent to Col. Chamberlain?

• They are no longer permitted to have alcohol.

• They are forced to fight in intense heat, and many died of sunstroke.

• They believe the war is wrong.

• They believed their service time was up after two years, yet they are not allowed to return home.

How does Chamberlain get the mutineers' attention and how does he explain that this war is different from other wars?

• By firing a shot into the air and explaining that they are fighting for land.

• By waving a flag and explaining that they are fighting to protect women and children.

• By blowing a bugle and explaining that they are fighting over money.

• By speaking softly and explaining that they are fighting for other people's freedom.

After Chamberlain talks to them, how many of the 120 mutineers still refuse to fight?

• 6

• 10

• 114

• all 120

How is Gettysburg best described?

• A small town in the Pennsylvania countryside.

• A strategically important port town.

• The headquarters of the entire Union army.

• The second largest city in Pennsylvania.