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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 Fremantle think the war is really about?
(a) States' rights
(b) Slavery
(c) Adaptation vs. rejection of European customs
(d) The superiority of those of English descent

2. What is unusual about Buford's reaction to Reynolds' arrival?
(a) Buford is disappointed that Reynolds is taking command.
(b) It is the first time Buford is happy to see the appearance of higher command.
(c) Buford is more frightened of Reynolds than of Heth.
(d) Buford is angry that it has taken Reynolds so long to respond.

3. Where does Tom get the coffee that he brings to Chamberlain?
(a) From captured Rebel soldiers
(b) From the regiment's rations
(c) From Gen. Meade with his compliments
(d) From dead soldiers

4. From whom does the Confederacy get many of its guns and most of its wagons?
(a) England
(b) Confederate factories
(c) The Union army
(d) France

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Buford initially facing?

2. How does the battle continue without Reynolds?

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

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

5. What message does Reynolds send to his commanders?

(see the answer key)

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