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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. To whom does Buford once more send a message?
(a) Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
(b) John Reynolds
(c) Gen. Meade
(d) Col. Vincent

2. Why is the slave shot?
(a) He tries to help another slave escape.
(b) He asks directions from a white woman.
(c) He runs from the Confederate ranks.
(d) He assaults an officer.

3. What feat does Buford accomplish at Thorofare Gap?
(a) His men capture the most Rebel prisoners in the war so far.
(b) He beats a Rebel officer in hand-to-hand combat.
(c) He creates a rockslide, taking out an entire Rebel division.
(d) His 3000 men hold off Longstreet's 25,000 for six hours.

4. According to Ames, what two things must an officer do to lead men?
(a) Speak softly and carry a big stick.
(b) Always be the first to attack and always be the last to retreat.
(c) Know the men personally and play upon their strengths.
(d) Care for the men's welfare and show physical courage.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What rumor circulates among the men to help boost morale?

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

4. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?

5. What catches Buford's eye in the cemetery?

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