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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Friday, July 3, 1863, Chapter 1, Chamberlain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?
(a) He is not a great horseman, but he knows how to choose ground.
(b) He's the best-dressed soldier in the Union army.
(c) He's the best calvary leader in the army.
(d) If he survives, he might make a soldier one day.

2. Which of these countries is NOT represented at breakfast?
(a) Prussia
(b) England
(c) France
(d) Austria

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

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. What does Chamberlain think about the ground they're holding?
(a) It is a very good position and they can hold it for quite a while.
(b) They would be better off finding another site altogether.
(c) One side of it is very weak.
(d) It is an OK position, but with a little power, the Rebels will overtake them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom say about the battle the day before?

2. How does the battle continue without Reynolds?

3. What is Reynolds bringing with him?

4. From whom does the Confederacy get many of its guns and most of its wagons?

5. Which of these is NOT something Chamberlain thinks about his men?

(see the answer key)

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