Quiz The Killer Angels Wednesday, July 2, The Second Day

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

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What is Stuart's initial response when Lee tells him there are officers who want Stuart court-martialed?

• He bows his head in shame.

• He offers to resign from his post.

• He protests his innocence.

• He wants to know who those officers are.

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How does Lee think one wins victories?

• By attacking with courage and with faith.

• By coming up with clever strategies.

• By knowing one's enemy better than one's friends.

• By knowing when to attack and when to retreat.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What strategy does Lee decide is the best course of action for the third day of battle?

• Attack at the center and split the line in two.

• Attack on the left where the enemy has already been weakened.

• Attack on the right as Longstreet suggested.

• Withdraw to higher ground and try to draw the enemy out in the open.

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Lee is depending on the eagerness for battle of (a)   and ​ (b)   .

• Early
• Ewell
• Hood
• Longstreet
• McLaws
• Rodes
• Pickett
• Stuart

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Where does Tom get the coffee that he brings to Chamberlain the day after the Battle of Little Round Top?

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CCSS.RL.8.9

What does Tom say about the battle the day before?

• Chamberlain should have given a different command.

• He had no time to be afraid during the battle.

• Many of the men could not bring themselves to use the bayonets.

• The bayonets were very effective -- he saw lots of men killed by them.

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What does Chamberlain hope to get for his men very soon?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Where is Chamberlain's regiment sent?

• Back to the left, where they had been

• Off the battlefield entirely, to rest

• To the center of the line

• To the right end of the line

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of these is NOT a reason Longstreet gives for advising against a frontal assault?

• An attack would be uphill over open ground.

• His men will refuse.

• The enemy has plenty of artillery.

• The enemy is well entrenched.

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