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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 3, Lee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Kilrain only a private?
(a) He had stolen a horse.
(b) He had picked a fight with an officer.
(c) He had only joined the army a few weeks earlier.
(d) He had refused promotion several times.

2. Why does Buford make his headquarters at the Seminary?
(a) His orders arre to use a brick building as his headquarters.
(b) He will have a good view from the cupola.
(c) The thick walls will protect him from the gunfire.
(d) He could quickly get extra ammunition to the troops from there.

3. What does Corse find out about the young woman Buford has seen in town?
(a) Her husband is a prisoner in a Southern camp.
(b) Her husband is an undertaker.
(c) She is a widow.
(d) She is a Southern sympathizer.

4. How does the battle continue without Reynolds?
(a) The remaining commanders begin to argue about strategy.
(b) The Rebels start to gain control.
(c) The Union soldiers quickly begin to fall apart.
(d) The troops follow his orders, though he's not there to command.

5. What order does Lee give to Ewell?
(a) Take the hill if at all possible.
(b) Have the cavalry fight dismounted.
(c) Attack the Union's flank.
(d) Pull back and preserve your troops.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joseph Bucklin bring to Chamberlain?

2. What feat does Buford accomplish at Thorofare Gap?

3. What is Reynolds bringing with him?

4. What is "The Cause" for Longstreet?

5. What had been Chamberlain's job before joining the army?

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