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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 does Tom say about the battle the day before?
(a) Many of the men cannot bring themselves to use the bayonets.
(b) He had no time to be afraid during the battle.
(c) The bayonets are very effective -- he saw lots of men killed by them.
(d) Chamberlain should have given a different command.

2. What does Chamberlain hope to get for his men very soon?
(a) Medals of Honor
(b) New horses
(c) Food
(d) New uniforms

3. What does Fremantle think of democracy?
(a) It should be brought to England.
(b) It is an experiment that will ultimately fail.
(c) It is a noble idea.
(d) It will stand the test of time and spread throughout the world.

4. What message does Reynolds send to his commanders?
(a) Do nothing until you receive orders from Meade.
(b) Start to gather your troops and await further messages.
(c) Come to Gettysburg with all possible speed.
(d) Get between Gettysburg and Washington, D.C., to prevent further movement north by the Rebels.

5. What does Fremantle hope for after the war is over?
(a) A position in the Confederate government.
(b) The destruction of the Northern government.
(c) The South will rejoin England.
(d) An English victory over France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is NOT a reason Longstreet gives for why Meade will not attack?

2. Which of these countries is NOT represented at breakfast?

3. What does Chamberlain think about the ground they're holding?

4. Who is Buford initially facing?

5. Why is Reynolds no longer in command?

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