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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Thursday, July 2, 1863, The Second Day, Chapter 2, Chamberlain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Buford's main concern?
(a) The ground they are defending is in a poor position.
(b) His men will run out of ammunition and have to fight with bayonets.
(c) He himself will be killed in the gunfire.
(d) His men will not be able to hold out long enough for help to arrive.

2. What memory does Chamberlain have of his brother, Tom, in childhood?
(a) Tom getting in fights at school over Lawrence's bookishness.
(b) Tom and Lawrence helping their father on the farm.
(c) Tom always at Lawrence's heels, trying to be just like him.
(d) Tom getting lost in the winter and finding his way back on his own.

3. Buford looks for ___________.
(a) Food for his men
(b) Orders
(c) Additional ammunition
(d) Relief from his command

4. Why does Gibbon not want Buford to go into headquarters?
(a) There is a private discussion going on.
(b) It's too crowded already.
(c) There is a fist fight underway inside.
(d) Howard has a complaint against him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Buford hope to hold the Rebel soldiers at bay?

2. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?

3. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?

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

5. Who arrives at headquarters?

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