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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 message does Reynolds send to his commanders?
(a) Do nothing until you receive orders from Meade.
(b) Come to Gettysburg with all possible speed.
(c) Start to gather your troops and await further messages.
(d) Get between Gettysburg and Washington, D.C., to prevent further movement north by the Rebels.

2. What does Kilrain think is important in fighting this war?
(a) Unity
(b) Equality
(c) Race
(d) Justice

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

4. How do things change when Chamberlain and his men enter Pennsylvania?
(a) The weather improves.
(b) The civilians become much more friendly.
(c) The civilians become more hostile.
(d) The weather gets worse.

5. Which of these is the prevailing opinion held by others about General Meade?
(a) He is the best general either side had ever seen.
(b) He is the only hope for the Union army.
(c) He will not be any help.
(d) He knows a great deal about the tactics of Robert E. Lee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Buford pause when writing for help?

2. Why does Buford make his headquarters at the Seminary?

3. What memory does Chamberlain have of his brother, Tom, in childhood?

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

5. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?

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