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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 6, Lee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Buford's observation point at the start of the battle?
(a) From horseback on top of Cemetery Hill
(b) From the cupola
(c) From the base of the white angel
(d) From a high tree

2. What response do Ewell and Early have to Longstreet's idea of moving the troops in between Meade and Washington?
(a) They think it should be followed immediately.
(b) They think it would hurt morale.
(c) They think it bears consideration.
(d) They think it is the mark of Longstreet's cowardice.

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

4. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?
(a) He will not be any help.
(b) He is the best general either side had ever seen.
(c) He is the only hope for the Union army.
(d) He knows a great deal about the tactics of Robert E. Lee.

5. What does Kilrain say Chamberlain should tell the mutineers?
(a) The truth
(b) Fight or be called cowards.
(c) Fight, or we'll shoot you.
(d) Comforting lies

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has been given command of the Union Army?

2. What does Lee want Longstreet to do in battle?

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

4. What memory suddenly strikes Longstreet?

5. Why does Longstreet stay up as late as possible?

(see the answer key)

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