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

2. What is described as "that ripply sound that raised the hair, that high thin scream from far away... terrible, inhuman"?
(a) The Rebel yell
(b) The scream of incoming cannon fire
(c) The scream of wounded horses
(d) The scream of wounded men

3. Who is Buford initially facing?
(a) Longstreet
(b) Heth
(c) Ewell
(d) Early

4. What is Reynolds bringing with him?
(a) One brigade
(b) A division of infantry
(c) The First and Eleventh Corps
(d) No one. He could not spare the troops

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What message does Reynolds send to his commanders?

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

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

4. What does Fremantle think of democracy?

5. What is Buford's main concern?

(see the answer key)

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