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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 does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?
(a) To get his attention to discuss a surrender.
(b) To find out what rank the officer is.
(c) You never know who on the enemy side might be an old friend.
(d) To signal the start of the battle.

2. What is unusual about Buford's reaction to Reynolds' arrival?
(a) Buford is more frightened of Reynolds than of Heth.
(b) It is the first time Buford is happy to see the appearance of higher command.
(c) Buford is angry that it has taken Reynolds so long to respond.
(d) Buford is disappointed that Reynolds is taking command.

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. Pickett concerned about ___________.
(a) His honor if the Confederates lose this battle.
(b) Being placed last in line in an important battle.
(c) Losing too many men to continue fighting.
(d) How to get letters to his fiancee in the fastest manner.

5. What does Longstreet want Lee to do now that the Union army is retreating?
(a) Call a truce to discuss the Union's surrender.
(b) Disengage and move the troops between Gettysburg and D.C.
(c) Interrogate the prisoners to find out the Union's overall strategy.
(d) Attack with all force.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is NOT a way Lee thinks of Reynolds?

2. What does Joseph Bucklin bring to Chamberlain?

3. What message does Reynolds send to his commanders?

4. Once the Union soldiers start retreating, what is Lee's goal?

5. Who is described, upon his arrival, as looking "like a French king, all curls and feathers?"

(see the answer key)

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