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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 song of Dan Butterfield's becomes well known?
(a) His lullaby now known as "Taps."
(b) His love song now known as "My Darlin' Clementine."
(c) His patriotic song now known as "The Star-Spangled Banner."
(d) His marching song now known as "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah."

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

3. Buford is in need of more _____________.
(a) Infantrymen
(b) Lieutenants
(c) Ammunition
(d) Food

4. What does Buford conclude when the Rebel troops pull back?
(a) Lee has turned -- it's the main body of the Rebel army.
(b) They went to the wrong place by mistake.
(c) The Rebels are scared to face Union soldiers.
(d) The battle will take place outside of town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?

2. What message does Reynolds send to his commanders?

3. What does the Baptist minister say to Chamberlain about slavery?

4. Why is Reynolds no longer in command?

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

(see the answer key)

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