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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. Who arrives at headquarters?
(a) Longstreet
(b) McClellan
(c) Meade
(d) Chamberlain

2. What is Reynolds bringing with him?
(a) No one. He could not spare the troops
(b) The First and Eleventh Corps
(c) A division of infantry
(d) One brigade

3. How long does Buford hope to hold the Rebel soldiers at bay?
(a) All day.
(b) Long enough for Lee to arrive in town.
(c) More than six hours.
(d) Long enough for the infantry to arrive to support his cavalry.

4. What is described as "that ripply sound that raised the hair, that high thin scream from far away... terrible, inhuman"?
(a) The scream of wounded men
(b) The scream of wounded horses
(c) The Rebel yell
(d) The scream of incoming cannon fire

5. According to Ames, what two things must an officer do to lead men?
(a) Know the men personally and play upon their strengths.
(b) Speak softly and carry a big stick.
(c) Care for the men's welfare and show physical courage.
(d) Always be the first to attack and always be the last to retreat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question continues to occasionally plague Chamberlain?

2. Buford is in need of more _____________.

3. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?

4. What catches Buford's eye in the cemetery?

5. To whom does Buford once more send a message?

(see the answer key)

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