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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. Which of these is NOT something Chamberlain thinks about his men?
(a) Those who remain are the best of the best.
(b) They would be better off under the command of someone else.
(c) They deserve recognition for what they accomplished the day before.
(d) Another battle like the one the day before, and the regiment will be gone.

2. Which of these is NOT a reason Longstreet gives for why Meade will not attack?
(a) He will have orders from Washington not to attack.
(b) He has just arrived on the field and will not understand the position.
(c) He is General Meade.
(d) He will be reluctant to move without his full force.

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

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

5. To whom does Buford once more send a message?
(a) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
(b) Gen. Meade
(c) John Reynolds
(d) Col. Vincent

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Fremantle hope for after the war is over?

3. What is described as "that ripply sound that raised the hair, that high thin scream from far away... terrible, inhuman"?

4. What is Reynolds bringing with him?

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

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