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

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

3. Why is Reynolds no longer in command?
(a) His horse gets startled by the cannonfire and runs off with him.
(b) He has been severely injured and is taken to the hospital tent.
(c) Gen. Meade has arrived and removed him from command.
(d) He has been killed.

4. What surprises Chamberlain about his interaction with the escaped slave?
(a) The instant feeling of brotherhood
(b) The slave's articulateness
(c) The similarity between them
(d) His own feelings of revulsion

5. What scent directs Buford to headquarters?
(a) Cooking meat
(b) Burning wood
(c) Cigar smoke
(d) Fresh-dug earth

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What song of Dan Butterfield's becomes well known?

3. What does Corse find out about the young woman Buford has seen in town?

4. What compliment does Reynolds pay Buford?

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

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