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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 2, Chamberlain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gibbon not want Buford to go into headquarters?
(a) Howard has a complaint against him.
(b) It's too crowded already.
(c) There is a private discussion going on.
(d) There is a fist fight underway inside.

2. What message does Reynolds send to his commanders?
(a) Do nothing until you receive orders from Meade.
(b) Start to gather your troops and await further messages.
(c) Come to Gettysburg with all possible speed.
(d) Get between Gettysburg and Washington, D.C., to prevent further movement north by the Rebels.

3. Who is Buford initially facing?
(a) Longstreet
(b) Early
(c) Heth
(d) Ewell

4. Why does Buford make his headquarters at the Seminary?
(a) The thick walls will protect him from the gunfire.
(b) His orders arre to use a brick building as his headquarters.
(c) He will have a good view from the cupola.
(d) He could quickly get extra ammunition to the troops from there.

5. What does Buford conclude when the Rebel troops pull back?
(a) Lee has turned -- it's the main body of the Rebel army.
(b) The battle will take place outside of town.
(c) The Rebels are scared to face Union soldiers.
(d) They went to the wrong place by mistake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Reynolds no longer in command?

2. What is the situation when Reynolds arrives?

3. What scent directs Buford to headquarters?

4. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?

5. What question continues to occasionally plague Chamberlain?

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