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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 2, Longstreet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose advice has Lee taken regarding strategy?
(a) Longstreet
(b) Pickett and Hood
(c) Ewell and Early
(d) McLaws

2. Why does Sorrel not believe the spy?
(a) The spy has given them false information in the past.
(b) Another spy gave different information.
(c) There would have been word earlier if his information were true.
(d) Reports from Stuart contradict the spy's information.

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

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

5. From what is the book's title derived?
(a) A speech Chamberlain made at school.
(b) A sermon from a visiting preacher.
(c) A letter Chamberlain receives from his father.
(d) A line of Edgar Allan Poe's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news about Gen. Ewell does Venable bring to Lee?

2. Now that nearly half of his regiment is gone, what does Rice tell Chamberlain to do?

3. What is causing Lee frustration at the start of the battle?

4. Which of these name is NOT used to refer to General Lee?

5. What song of Dan Butterfield's becomes well known?

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