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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 is different about the way Buford has his cavalry soldiers fight?
(a) They form a circle and surround the enemy.
(b) They fight on foot, not on horseback.
(c) They fight in civilian clothes, not in uniform.
(d) They use bows and arrows.

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

3. How does Chamberlain get the mutineers' attention?
(a) Blowing a bugle
(b) Firing a shot in the air
(c) Waving a flag
(d) Speaking softly

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to Heth?

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

3. Chamberlain comes from the state of _________.

4. What is Chamberlain told to do to the mutineers if they will not fight?

5. To whom does Buford once more send a message?

(see the answer key)

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