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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 is the situation when Reynolds arrives?
(a) Buford has given up command to a junior officer.
(b) The Rebels have taken over Buford's headquarters.
(c) Buford's troops are soundly beating the Rebels.
(d) Buford's troops are holding, but barely.

2. 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 horses
(b) The Rebel yell
(c) The scream of wounded men
(d) The scream of incoming cannon fire

3. 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 is General Meade.
(c) He has just arrived on the field and will not understand the position.
(d) He will be reluctant to move without his full force.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about Buford's reaction to Reynolds' arrival?

2. What does Fremantle think of democracy?

3. Where is Buford's observation point at the start of the battle?

4. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?

5. What does Fremantle think the war is really about?

(see the answer key)

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