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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 2, Buford.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Chamberlain told to do to the mutineers if they will not fight?
(a) Court-martial them.
(b) Release them from the army.
(c) Hang them.
(d) Shoot them.

2. Why doesn't Lee believe there are Union cavalry in Gettysburg?
(a) He believes Stuart would have told him if the cavalry were arriving there.
(b) The Union army has lost so many of its horses, it can no longer support a cavalry.
(c) Cavalry travels behind infantry, not in front of it.
(d) Gettysburg is known to be sympathetic with the Southern cause.

3. What does Joseph Bucklin bring to Chamberlain?
(a) More ammunition.
(b) Orders from Gen. Meade.
(c) The mutineers' grievances.
(d) A letter from his wife.

4. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?
(a) To get his attention to discuss a surrender.
(b) To find out what rank the officer is.
(c) You never know who on the enemy side might be an old friend.
(d) To signal the start of the battle.

5. How is Gettysburg best described?
(a) A small town in the Pennsylvania countryside.
(b) The headquarters of the entire Union army.
(c) A strategically important port town.
(d) The second largest city in Pennsylvania.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had been Chamberlain's job before joining the army?

2. Why does Lee think there is an opportunity here?

3. Pickett concerned about ___________.

4. What profession had the spy had before that helps him in his current position?

5. What decision does Longstreet make after hearing the spy's information?

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