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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. What continues to frustrate Lee as the battle progresses?
(a) His officers continue to refuse to follow orders.
(b) The Union soldiers are inexplicably beating his men.
(c) His health is slowing him down and taking away his concentration.
(d) He is still fighting "blind" without adequate information.

2. After Chamberlain talks to them, how many of the mutineers still refuse to fight?
(a) 10
(b) 120
(c) 6
(d) 114

3. How does Lee calm his worries?
(a) He takes a drink of whisky.
(b) He confers with Longstreet.
(c) He prays quickly.
(d) He breathes deeply.

4. Why did the mutineers mutiny?
(a) They are forced to fight in intense heat, and many die of sunstroke.
(b) They are no longer permitted alcohol.
(c) They believe the war is wrong.
(d) The believe their service time is up, yet they are not allowed to return home.

5. What does Joseph Bucklin bring to Chamberlain?
(a) A letter from his wife.
(b) The mutineers' grievances.
(c) Orders from Gen. Meade.
(d) More ammunition.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Buford initially facing?

2. What does Longstreet want Lee to do now that the Union army is retreating?

3. How does it seem to Lee that the battle is progressing, as first Rodes and then Early engage in battle?

4. What does Kilrain say Chamberlain should tell the mutineers?

5. What feat does Buford accomplish at Thorofare Gap?

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