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

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

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

4. How does the battle continue without Reynolds?
(a) The troops follow his orders, though he's not there to command.
(b) The remaining commanders begin to argue about strategy.
(c) The Union soldiers quickly begin to fall apart.
(d) The Rebels start to gain control.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?

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

3. Which of these is NOT something Chamberlain thinks about his men?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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